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3.5" Super Spiny Drotops Armatus Trilobite - Morocco
This is a spectacular, 3.5" long specimen of the exceptionally spiny Drotops armatus (long-spined variety), collected near Mrakib, Morocco. This impressive trilobite exhibits exquisite shell detail, beautiful natural multi-toned coloration, and striking orange eye facet preservation in both eyes. Its elaborate array of elongated spines creates a dramatic three-dimensional presentation, making it a particularly eye-catching display specimen.
The preparation is outstanding, with approximately half of the spines having been expertly composited to complete its impressive appearance.
The preparation is outstanding, with approximately half of the spines having been expertly composited to complete its impressive appearance.
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.
SPECIES
Drotops armatus
AGE
LOCATION
Mrakib, Morocco
FORMATION
Bou Dib Formation
SIZE
3.5" long
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#381563
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