Paralejurus hamlagdadicus
Trilobites Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 88 mm long (curve measure) by 35 mm wide on a 115 mm by 90 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Jebel Issoumour, Alnif , Morocco
Code: 14141
Price: Sold
 Description:
Fine example of a member of the Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae
known as Paralejurus hamlagdadicus with many fine details present.
The species name is derived from the formation in which the type
specimen was found. The taxon is distinguished from that termed “Paralejurus
Tyupe B” in having shortened genals and a rounded cephalon.
Preservation is excellent with fine eye facets present. The streamlined
shape of this trilobite is thought to have aided it in burrowing
through the seafloor in search of a meal. The hypostome (anchor
for mouthparts) is present, and is quite visible due to the contrafled
position of the specimen. I have been told that an intact hypostome
such as this is only seen in one of every FIFTY specimens. It is
only the second I have been able to offer. |
