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3.5" New Trilobite Species (Affinities to Quadrops)
This is a spectacular new species of spiny trilobite from Morocco which appears to have close affinities to Quadrops flexuosa. The main differences are that the rostrum is more shovel-like instead of having 4 prongs and many of the spines are longer. This species just appeared on the market in the last couple of years and I've only been able to acquire a handful of specimens.
The preparation is stunning, with clear eye facets in both eyes and dozens of free standing spines. It's quite large at 3.5" long. The head has likely been repositioned or maybe a composite from another specimen as are some of the spines. This is the reason for a lower price than some of my past offerings of this fascinating trilobite.
The preparation is stunning, with clear eye facets in both eyes and dozens of free standing spines. It's quite large at 3.5" long. The head has likely been repositioned or maybe a composite from another specimen as are some of the spines. This is the reason for a lower price than some of my past offerings of this fascinating trilobite.
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
Undescribed (aff. Quadrops)
AGE
LOCATION
Issoumour, Morocco
FORMATION
El Otfal Formation
SIZE
3.5" long (if outstretched)
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#202703
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