Zilchovaspis rugosa
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Family Dalmanitidae
Geological Time: Lower Devonian, Pragian Stage
Size: Trilobite is 95 mm long by 55 mm wide (with spines) on a 70 by 68 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Aatchana, Morocco
Code: 19022
Price: Sold
 Description:
An elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Family Dalmanitidae
with many fine details present. While most frequently known in the
trade as “Odontochile”, this one is actually Zilchovaspis.
The most diagnostic features of this taxon are the parabolic cephalon
and pygidial spine. Odontochile has a more circular cephalic outline,
and a shorter, broadly-based pygidial spine. Both genera bear a strong
resemblance to the contemporary genus Huntonia from the Devonian of
Oklahoma. This one has been prepared in the freestanding mode, making
for a very dramatic display. |
