Trilobite Fossil Crotalocephalus gibbus Lower Devonian Lhandar Formation

Description

Trilobite Fossil
Crotalocephalus gibbus
Lower Devonian
Lhandar Formation
Atchana, Morocco
4.13 x 3.12 x 2.26 inches (10.48 x 7.92 x 5.74 cm)

This beautifully prepared Crotalocephalus gibbus Trilobite from Morocco has been mounted in a dramatic "flying" presentation, revealing the intricate anatomy of one of the Devonian Period's most distinctive arthropods from every angle. Fine detail remains visible throughout the specimen, from the segmented thorax and delicate pleural spines to the large compound eyes and sharply defined pygidium. Suspended above the matrix in lifelike display, the Trilobite possesses an almost sculptural quality that emphasizes both the complexity and elegance of these long-extinct marine invertebrates. Moroccan Trilobites are prized worldwide for their exceptional preservation and preparation, with Crotalocephalus especially admired for its ornate form and commanding visual presence. Both scientifically fascinating and highly displayable, this specimen offers a striking glimpse into marine life that flourished hundreds of millions of years before the Age of Dinosaurs.

Estimate: $400 - up.

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