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NEOMETACANTHUS ( MRAKIBINA ) TRILOBITE LAB PREPPED - Atlas Mountain Range, Morocco DEVONIAN PERIOD: 395 - 345 million years ago Similar in ways to a Metacanthina trilobite, this highly collectible 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 Neometacanthina trilobites are seldom seen on the market. This nice specimen is a great opportunity to pick up one for your collection. There is absolutely NO RESTORATION on this specimen and it 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. Some erosion to the glabella and a portion of the carapace on the pygidium absent keeps this otherwise excellent specimen at a very affordable price tag. If you don't have the big budget for a near-perfect specimen but do NOT want one that has been restored, then this is a highly recommended Neometacanthus. NICE QUALITY AT A SUPER PRICE WITH ZERO RESTORATION - 100% NATURAL! 3.75" x 2.75" with original matrix, animal 2.1" in length SOLD TR3001 INCLUDES STAND Actual Item - One Only |
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