Neltneria
termieri
Trilobite
Order Redlichiida, Suborder Olenellina, Superfamily Fallotaspidoidea,
Family Neltneriidae
Gigantopygus papillatus
Trilobite
Order Redlichiida, Suborder Redlichiina, Family Gigantopygidae
Geological
Time: Lower Cambrian, Atdabanian Stage
Size:
Neltneria trilobite is 85 mm long, 68 mm across; Gigantopygus trilobite
is 45 mm long by 50 mm across; Matrix: 125 mm by 170 mm
Fossil Site:
Issafen Formation, Issafen, Morocco
Fossil Code:
15091
Price: Sold
 Description:
This plate displays a fine example of a member of the order Redlichiida
known as Neltneria termieri. Coming from the Issafen Formation
deposits of Morocco, it is firmly placed
in the Early Cambrian. Recent interest in Issafen trilobites
has led to increased digging
in the region, with stunning specimens such as this the result.
Note there is a partial second trilobite seen on the plaque.
The distinctive pygidium shows it to be Gigantopygus. I have
included an artitist’s rendering so that you can see what
one of these large trilobites looked like in life. You can also
see a dramatic specimen of Gigantopygus in my other
postings.
Reference: Journal
of Paleontology, Vol 69 No 3, (May 195) pp 459-474. |
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