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1" Metacanthina (Asteropyge) Trilobite - Great Detail
This is a detailed specimen of Metacanthina issoumourensis often referred to as an "Asteropyge" or “Kayserops”. It's nicely prepared and displays very aesthetically on a sculpted piece of limestone. Great eye facet preservation on this specimen. It's 1" long which is small for the species but the preparation is very nice, with clear eye facets. The genal spines have been prepared of the surrounding limestone.
The tiny occipital spine has been restored and there are a few shell touchups along the repaired cracks.
The tiny occipital spine has been restored and there are a few shell touchups along the repaired cracks.
About Trilobites
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
SPECIES
Metacanthina issoumourensis
LOCATION
Lghaft, Morocco
FORMATION
Lhandar Formation
SIZE
1" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#56547
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