Immense Undescribed Moroccan Asaphid Trilobite

Undescribed Asaphid, gen et sp indet

Geological Time: Lower Ordovician

Size: 270 mm long

Fossil Site: Jbel Bani , Morocco


Description: This huge, impressive asaphid appears to have had little or no restoration. It is on a well-centered plate, is fully inflated and would easily be a centerpiece for your collection. It closely resembles Isotelus maximus. It has 8 segments and flared genal spines. It weighs in at 27 pounds (12.25 kg)!!.

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