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2.8" Spiny Walliserops Trilobite With Diademaproetus - Foum Zguid
This is an exceptionally prepared specimen of Walliserops trifurcatus from the Timrhanrhart Formation near Foum Zguid, Morocco It measures 2.8" long and is associated with Diademaproetus praecursor. The preservation on both is stunning with great shell detail and less than 1% shell restoration.
Walliserops is one of the weirdest, and most visually stunning species of trilobite, Walliserops trifurcatus. There is some debate about the purpose of the trident shaped appendage or rostrum coming off the front of it's head but it's likely it could have either had sensory purposes or have been used to stir up the mud while looking for food.
A photo of the quarry at Foum Zguid. The Walliserops come out of the very bottom layer, which requires 1-2 meters of limestone overburden to be removed.
Walliserops is one of the weirdest, and most visually stunning species of trilobite, Walliserops trifurcatus. There is some debate about the purpose of the trident shaped appendage or rostrum coming off the front of it's head but it's likely it could have either had sensory purposes or have been used to stir up the mud while looking for food.
A photo of the quarry at Foum Zguid. The Walliserops come out of the very bottom layer, which requires 1-2 meters of limestone overburden to be removed.
$1,295
SPECIES
Walliserops trifurcatus & Diademaproetus praecursor
LOCATION
Foum Zguid, Morocco
FORMATION
Timrhanrhart Formation
SIZE
Walliserops: 2.8"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#312368
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