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DROTOPS MEGALOMANICUS TRILOBITE LAB PREPPED - Atlas Mountains, Morocco DEVONIAN PERIOD: 395 - 345 million years ago As one of the largest Devonian Period trilobites, the Drotops megalomanicus is a perfect classic display trilobite due to its typical features in massive proportions. No squinting needed here to admire all the characteristics that make trilobites such amazing creatures with its pustulose shell, dramatic segments and lobes, and large multi-lens eyes. Sadly, this trilobite is no longer being found in the Atlas region as prevalent as it once was and genuine specimens in fine condition are becoming very difficult to locate and are quite rare. This has also led to the unfortunate proliferation of entirely faking these creatures and many can be found on the market. More often, the low price is the most obvious clue. Even out of the four dozen genuine specimens we currently have in stock, we were hard-pressed to chose three to warrant the care and effort in preparation that we performed here. This specimen is one of those rare three! We have meticulously prepared this fossil with micro-abrasive equipment to best expose the delicate detail as well as smooth out the surrounding matrix. This exceptional example was collected from the Devonian limestone deposits of the Atlas Mountain range, located southwest of Erfoud in the pre-Sahara region of Morocco. Previously labeled as Phacops africanus, the correct scientific name is Drotops megalomanicus. Both eyes on this beauty are intact with very fine lens detail intact as shown above. Full inflation and clean bright matrix contrast with the carapace of the creature. An excellent pose and lack of any deformation or disarticulation makes this a top-notch example of this Devonian monster! Like all of our specimens, we guarantee the authenticity of this rare fossil trilobite. RARE QUALITY OF PRESERVATION AND INTACTNESS WITH SUPERB EYES! Overall size with matrix 7" x 5", trilobite is 5.5" long SOLD TR10-005 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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