Mrakibina cattoi
Trilobites Order Phacopida, Subfamily Asteropyginae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 26 mm long by 18 mm wide on a 90 by 70 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Mrakib, Morocco
Code: 13013
Price: $145.00
 Description:
Elegant example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Subfamily Asteropyginae
with dramatic genal and pygidial spines. The Asteropyginae have
recently undergone extensive revision, with this example previously
called Neometacanthus, an allusion to its similarity to Metacanthina
(now called Hollardops). This is a good prone example of the type,
reminiscent more of a stealth bomber than a trilobite. Notice the
excellent eye facets, a feature not always found. |
