Struveaspis moroccanica
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Family Phacopidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 70 mm long (curve measure) by 32 mm wide on a 95 by 80 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Jorf, Morocco
Fossil Code: 14099
Price: Sold
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Family Phacopidae
with many fine details present. It comes from a new location
known as Jorf in Morocco, close to the site from which the polished
goniatite ammonites originate. The preservation of the exoskeleton
is reminiscent of them in terms of texture, unlike many trilobites
from Morocco. The most diagnostic features of this taxon are
the fine schizochroal eyes which in this case are of far fewer
files than in the common Phacops speculator. It also differs
from that taxon in that it has a broader cephalon and a smooth
exoskeleton. This type of trilobite has variable numbers of eye
facets, ranged from what is seen here to a mere handful. Struveaspis
is a most uncommon taxon found in the Devonian of Morocco and
the Czech Republic. |
