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3.1" Crazy, Spiny Dicranurus Trilobite - Atchana, Morocco
This is an exceptional 3.1" wide specimen of Dicranurus monstrosus, one of the most spectacular and sought-after trilobites from the Devonian of Morocco. Its dramatic, curling spines and distinctive head horns give this 390-million-year-old creature an almost otherworldly appearance. Expert preparation has revealed its intricate exoskeleton in remarkable three-dimensional detail.
The quality of preparation on this specimen is significantly better than typically seen, with exceptional detail throughout its elaborate spines. Restoration is minimal, approximately 1% along repaired cracks. It comes with a removable wooden display base for an impressive presentation.
With its extraordinary appearance, outstanding preparation, and minimal restoration, this is a particularly desirable example of a species prized by serious trilobite collectors.
The quality of preparation on this specimen is significantly better than typically seen, with exceptional detail throughout its elaborate spines. Restoration is minimal, approximately 1% along repaired cracks. It comes with a removable wooden display base for an impressive presentation.
With its extraordinary appearance, outstanding preparation, and minimal restoration, this is a particularly desirable example of a species prized by serious trilobite collectors.
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.
$1,595
SPECIES
Dicranurus monstrosus
LOCATION
Atchana, Morocco
FORMATION
Lhandar Formation
SIZE
3.1" wide, 2.8" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#381164
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