Metascutellum aff pustulatum
Trilobites Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae
Geological Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite is 55 mm long (curve measure), 37 mm across. Matrix: 65 mm by 85 mm
Fossil Site: Kolihapeltis Couche, Aatchana, Morocco
Code: 18126
Price: $495.00
 Description:
A member of the Order Corynexochida, Family Styginidae from the Middle
Devonian deposits of Aatchana, Morocco, this is a member of the genus
Metascutellum. The pustulose nature distinguishes it from most other
scutellids with the exception of some in the genus Scutellum, and
the genus Goldius (see my other listings for an example). This one
most closely resembles Metascutellum pustulatum, but that species
does not have the dorsal axial spines of this specimen. Consequently,
this one is either an as yet undescribed subspecies or a new species
altogether. Note the fine facets of the left eye. |
