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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. This Drotops features the largest original slab of matrix we have ever offered! It is huge and well represents a prehistoric ocean floor with it slight wavy and natural contours. A serious visually impacting specimen, the trilobite is well poised with nice details and full inflation. Clean bright matrix contrasts with the carapace of the creature in a beautiful manner. Lack of 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. MASSIVE ORIGINAL LIMESTONE HOST ROCK MAKES THIS A JAW-DROPPER FOR DISPLAY! Overall size with matrix 9.75" x 7.75", trilobite is 6" long SOLD TR10-006 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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