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2.4" Uncommon Odontochile Trilobite - Lghaft, Morocco
This is a uncommon Odontochile trilobite from the “couche rouge” near Lghaft, Morocco. Most trilobites from Morocco frequently referred to as Odontochile are actually Zlichovaspis. Zlichovaspis has a longer longer medial terminal spine, and a more triangular shaped head and tail. The tail of the trilobite is bent downwards but the shell preservation and preparation is beautiful. Just check out the eye facet detail. It has about 3-4% shell restoration, mainly on the right side of its head.
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
Odontochile sp.
LOCATION
Lghaft, Morocco
FORMATION
Lhandar Formation
SIZE
2.4" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#254778
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