This is a unique and exquisitely prepared Zlichovaspis Trilobite with genal spines up. This 3" long Dalmanitid (Zlichovaspis rugosa) was quarried in Atchana, Morocco in the Lhandar Formation and showcases exceptional shell and eye facet preservation. With over 25,000 extinct species, trilobites were one of the earliest and most successful creatures on Earth. Own a piece of history with this fossil from the Lower Devonian period.
UV images provided to show the "find break", an indication of authenticity where the stone had been broken open initially to find the trilobite, which are then glued back into place before preparation of matrix removal.
Stone matrix size: 5" x 4"
Trilobite size: about 3"
Ships bolted to an enclosed plastic container to prevent damage to the exposed spines ✔️
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