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22" Trilobite (Sokhretia?) Mortality Plate - Erfoud, Morocco
This is an impressive, 22 x 18.5" mortality plate of Sokhretia trilobites from Tisserdmine near Erfoud, Morocco. These appear to be the same species as Sokhretia solitaria described from Czechoslovakia. There are approximately 40 complete trilobites on the plate averaging over 2" in length. They are nicely inflated on a solid section of limestone which probably weighs about 50 lbs. This is a natural association, none of them are composited and I don't see any significant restoration.
It comes with a metal display stand or we can add a backing and wall mounting hardware upon request for a small additional fee.
It comes with a metal display stand or we can add a backing and wall mounting hardware upon request for a small additional fee.
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
Sokhretia cf solitaria
AGE
LOCATION
Tisserdmine, Erfoud, Morocco
SIZE
Rock 22 x 18.5", Largest trilobite 3.1", 50 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#189919
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