Nice, 3" Morocconites Trilobite - Ofaten, Morocco

Here is an exceptionally well prepared specimen of one of the more unusual species of trilobites. It is Morocconites malladoides quarried from the deposits near Ofaten, Morocco. This member of the Phacopida trilobites and has a very defining feature, a long pointed rostrum (snout) coming off of it's head. It's unclear what purpose this rostrum would have served, but it could have potentially been used to help it dig through the mud.

The specimen is 3" long which is good sized for the species and has excellent shell preservation including eye facets. Less than 1% shell restoration.