Treveropyge berbera
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Suborder Phacopina, Superfamily Acastoidea, Family Acastidae, Subfamily Asteropyginae
Geological Time: Lower Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 58 mm long (curve measure) by 32 mm wide on a 70 by 45 mm matrix.
Fossil Site: Oued Ghris , Morocco
Code: 14043
Price: $675.00
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Superfamily
Acastoidea with many fine details present. While trilobites most
frequently known in the trade as “Treveropyge” are
actually the common Coltraenia, this one is indeed a member of
the genus Treveropyge. When I sent preshipment photos to one
of the premier US collectors he expressed his surprise as he
had never seen one outside of the literature. The most diagnostic
features of this taxon are the high “eye-towers”.
Notice the many exceptional eye facets present on this specimen.
The “wrap around” eyes gave a good panoramic view
of the trilobite’s environment, allowing it to keep alert
for predator and prey alike. Since fish had recently evolved
true jaws, any advantage a prey species could derive would place
it at an advantage. Compare with Coltraenia and another rare
Treveropyge, Treveropyge
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