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2.8" Zlichovaspis Trilobite With Healed Injury - Great Eyes
This is a nicely prepared specimen of Zlichovaspis spinifera quarried near Lghaft, Morocco. The shell of these species is covered in small bumps, hence the species name. Beautiful preparation on this piece.
There are two interesting features about this particular specimen. First the left genal spine or what is left of it shows signs of a healed injury, possibly bitten off by a predator. Secondly the little triangle shaped rostrum on the front of it's head is much more pronounced than I've seen in other specimens of this species.
There are two interesting features about this particular specimen. First the left genal spine or what is left of it shows signs of a healed injury, possibly bitten off by a predator. Secondly the little triangle shaped rostrum on the front of it's head is much more pronounced than I've seen in other specimens of this species.
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
Zlichovaspis spinifera?
LOCATION
Lghaft, Morocco
FORMATION
Lhandar Formation
SIZE
2.8" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#86755
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