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2.5" Ventrally-Prepared Hollardops Trilobite - Foum Zguid, Morocco
This is an exceptional, 2.5" long Hollardops trilobite collected from the Devonian-aged Timrhanrhart Formation near Foum Zguid, Morocco. What makes this specimen particularly special is its unusual ventral preparation, revealing the trilobite from its underside rather than the traditional dorsal (top) view.
This rarely seen perspective offers a fascinating look at the intricate underside of the trilobite's exoskeleton, beautifully exposing the segmented thorax, axial structures, and distinctive cephalic features from an entirely different angle. Meticulous preparation has preserved these delicate details in remarkable three-dimensional relief, creating a visually striking specimen that stands apart from conventionally prepared examples.
Completely free of restoration, this is an outstanding and highly unusual example of a classic Moroccan Devonian trilobite. An intriguing addition to any serious trilobite collection, particularly for collectors seeking distinctive specimens that showcase the anatomy of these ancient arthropods in a different light.
This rarely seen perspective offers a fascinating look at the intricate underside of the trilobite's exoskeleton, beautifully exposing the segmented thorax, axial structures, and distinctive cephalic features from an entirely different angle. Meticulous preparation has preserved these delicate details in remarkable three-dimensional relief, creating a visually striking specimen that stands apart from conventionally prepared examples.
Completely free of restoration, this is an outstanding and highly unusual example of a classic Moroccan Devonian trilobite. An intriguing addition to any serious trilobite collection, particularly for collectors seeking distinctive specimens that showcase the anatomy of these ancient arthropods in a different light.
About Trilobites
Trilobites were a very diverse group of extinct marine arthropods. They first appeared in the fossil record in the Early Cambrian (521 million years ago) and went extinct during the Permian mass extinction (250 million years ago). They were one of the most successful of the early animals on our planet: over 25,000 species have been described, filling nearly every evolutionary niche. Due in large part to their hard exoskeletons (shells), they left an excellent fossil record.
Trilobites were a very diverse group of extinct marine arthropods. They first appeared in the fossil record in the Early Cambrian (521 million years ago) and went extinct during the Permian mass extinction (250 million years ago). They were one of the most successful of the early animals on our planet: over 25,000 species have been described, filling nearly every evolutionary niche. Due in large part to their hard exoskeletons (shells), they left an excellent fossil record.
$395
SPECIES
Hollardops
LOCATION
Foum Zguid, Morocco
FORMATION
Timrhanrhart Formation
SIZE
2.5" long (if outstretched)
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#382847
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