3.2" Walliserops Trilobite With Hollardops - Foum Zguid, Morocco

This is an exceptionally prepared specimen of Walliserops trifurcatus from Foum Zguid, Morocco. It would be about 3.2" long if outstretched and its distinctive trident has been prepared free of the surrounding limestone along with its nearly 40 spines. Closely associated with is is a chocolate brown Hollardops trilobite. There is a total of about 2% shell restoration on this stunning association.

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.