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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 large 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, along with both genal spines. 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.
This fossil was collected legally, and is also being sold legally.