Harpes perradiatus
Trilobites Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 50 mm long by 35 mm wide on a 70 by 65 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Bou Dib, Morocco
Code: 18122
Price: Sold
 Description:
Looking like some Devonian copy of the Starship Enterprise, this elegant
example is a member of the newly-erected (2002) Order Harpetida, with
many fine details present. Notice the fine pitting of the preglabellar
ring. This one was well able to stay at the surface of the seafloor
by virtue of the dramatically curving “shield”. Like most
this one was found preserved with the thorax and pygidium somewhat
enrolled beneath the cephalic shield. This specimen is truly stunning
when viewed from any aspect, and is destined to become the a welcome
addition to any collection, public or private. |
