Koneprusia brutoni
Trilobites Order Lichida, Family Odontopleuridae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4mm=1 inch): 45 mm long by 34 mm wide on an 80 mm by 70 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Oufaten, Alnif , Morocco
Fossil Code: 04004
Price: Sold
 Description:
Elegant example of an unusual trilobite which as an Odontopleurid
has many fine relatives in Dicranurus, Leonaspis, and Ceratonurus.
This one has a plethora of spines, all of which have been painstakingly
prepared freestanding. Even the cephalic fringe has been prepped out,
making for a spectacular display piece. To what purpose could such
a spiny armament be put? The answer DEFENSE cries out; with fish only
recently (geologically speaking) having developed true jaws, any advantage
a prey species could evolve would stand it in good stead in the eternal
predator/prey arms race. Here is a fine example sure to become a prized
member of any collection. |
