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EXTINCTIONS CHOICE - Unusual Thysanopeltis
MOROCCO • SCUTELLIDS
Stock Number TTMSC905
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Name:   Thysanopeltis sp.
Age:  Devonian
Formation:  AM Limestone
Location:  Morocco
Size:  Trilobite is about 2 inches long
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This is a beautiful Scutellid trilobite. It is a rare Thysanopeltis sp. from Morocco. This type differs from Thysanopeltis speciosa in that the row of small spines emanating from the border edge of the pygidium alternate long, then short. This bug showcases this feature beautifully. The trilobite is complete and has both free cheeks intact and tightly articulated. The thick shell exoskeleton is incredibly well preserved - the ribs and spines on the tail are wonderfully showcased. This specimen has the head prepared free-standing, and an enrolled Gerastos is preserved on the edge of the sculpted matrix plate. This is a collectible example of this rare, spiny Scutellid trilobite.

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