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TOP GRADE COMPLETE NEOMETACANTHUS ( MRAKIBINA ) TRILOBITE LAB PREPPED Atlas Mountain Range - Erfoud, Morocco DEVONIAN PERIOD: 395 - 345 million years ago Similar in ways to a Metacanthina trilobite, this highly collectible and rare type is called NEOMETACANTHUS or NEOMETACANTHINA and MRAKIBINA in some circles. The longer sweeping genal spines and elongated pygidial spines are what sets this species apart from its Metacanthus cousin. True Neometacanthus trilobites are seldom seen on the market. This amazingly well preserved specimen poses a rare opportunity to add to your collection one of the best examples of this species we have seen. The surface of the creature is wonderfully intact. Delicate pygidial spines are beautifully calcified and well-preserved. This trilobite has been meticulously freed from its matrix with micro-abrasive equipment to best expose the delicate detail. Much more labor is involved but the end result is a much finer trilobite with excellent features preserved and ready for the finest display. For one of the finest examples that can be had, this is a highly recommended Neometacanthus. SUPERB PRESERVATION VERY RARE FOR A RARE TRILOBITE SPECIES - RECOMMENDED AAA SPECIMEN! 3.5" x 2" with original matrix, animal 1.45" in length SOLD TR30-002 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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