THYSANOPELTIS TRILOBITE LAB PREPPED - Atlas Mountain Range, Southern Morocco

DEVONIAN PERIOD:  395 - 345 million years ago

Very rare in its genuine form, this Thysanopeltis trilobite is a remarkable natural specimen.  It is a very graceful and bizarre type of scutellid with fragile and delicate pygidial spines as its hallmark.  Due to the delicate nature of this species, well-preserved examples are very uncommon.  This specimen is an above average example with wonderful detail to its spines.  Very minor restoration to a few small areas of the main body.  The entire trilobite and the surrounding rock surfaces have been carefully lab-prepped with high-tech micro-abrasive equipment to fully expose every bit of tiny detail.  The end result was worth the extra expense and labor and has produced this wonderful quality fossil.

Usually found in a dark gray or black, this 100% natural fossil sports a gorgeous olive gold hue to the entire trilobite.  Where pygidial spines are not present, they have not been recreated.  If you desire to add an authentic and beautiful Thysanopeltis to your collection, this example is an excellent candidate!

UNCOMMON AND RARE VARIETY - AESTHETIC AND HIGH QUALITY DISPLAY SPECIMEN!

4.25" by 2.2" wide with original matrix, animal 1.5" in length

$345     TR43-001     INCLUDES STAND     Actual Item - One Only    

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