Massive Asaphid Ordovician Trilobite from Morocco

Description: This is the first example of this large Asaphid I have had. It is a member of the genus Asaphellus but looks somewhat diferent from others from the region. Both A fezouatensis and A jejuensis have larger eyes, while A tatensis has eyes much like this but with shorter genals. For now let’s just refer to it as Asaphellus aff tatensis for lack of a better name. It is in fine condition. There is a repaired crack that passes through the terminal thoracic segment but it is relative unobtrusive; see the final photo for the reverse of this specimen. That is one big nodule!

Also see: Moroccan Trilobites