Selenopeltis ‘vultuosa”
Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae
Geological Time: Ordovician
Size: Trilobite is 142 mm long by 130 mm wide (with spines) on a 190 mm by 225 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Alnif, Morocco
Fossil Code: 19117
Price: Sold
 Description:
Here is an example of a member of the genus containing some of the
largest trilobites of the Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae known
as Selenopeltis “vultuosa”. I place the specific name
in quotes because it only bears some similarities to that Czech taxon,
and has many differences. Note the distinctive size, number, and placement
of pleural spines, far different from most members of the genus. For
now we will leave it in this genus, but as with so many Moroccan trilobites
it still needs scientific description. Only a literal handful of examples
are know, with this being the FIRST I have been able to offer. I have
included several in preparation photos. |
