Harpes cf perradiatus
Trilobites Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 22 mm long by 17 mm wide (counting spines) on a 70 mm by 50 mm matrix
Fossil Site: Jorf, Morocco
Code: 17071
Price: Sold
 Description:
Colorful example of a member of the Order Harpetida, Family Harpetidae
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 takes its
rich rose/gray color from minerals in the water that perfused it post
deposition. It is quite pleasing to the eye, and is nearly prone.
While it most closely resembles Harpes perradiatus in appearance,
material from Jorf still awaits definitive study. The matrix from
Jorf is often harder than that from some other sites, making preparation
more difficult. |
