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Metacanthina issoumourensis Age: Devonian Formation: AM Limestone Location: Morocco Size: Trilobite is over 2 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a gorgeous trilobite. It is a Metacanthina issoumourensis from the Devonian of Morocco. This distinct trilobite has been meticulously prepared under a microscope in the EXTINCTIONS Prep Lab here in Colorado, as are all of our Moroccan trilobites. The 3-dimensional bug is wonderfully articulated and exhibits outstanding detail. The individual lenses of the large, crescent-shaped, compound eyes are nearly perfect and very easily seen. The pointed snout has been prepared in a free standing manner. The dark, chocolate-brown trilobite contrasts beautifully with the light-brown matrix. The fossil is wonderfully showcased on the large, sculpted block of limestone. This is one of the better quality specimens of Asteropyge that we have ever prepared.