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Zlichovaspis Trilobite & Large Leonaspis With Flying Spines
This is a very aesthetically prepared association of two different species of trilobites from Atchana, Morocco. There is a large, spiny Leonapsis, whose spines have been prepared "flying" free of the limestone. There is also a partially enrolled Zlichovaspis rugosa which would be about 3" long if outstretched. Expert preparation and excellent detail on both specimens. A very displayable piece.
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 rugosa & Leonapsis
LOCATION
Atchana, Morocco
FORMATION
Lhandar Formation
SIZE
Leonaspis about 1.8", Zlichovaspis about 3"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#146698
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