Leonaspis trilobite

Leonaspis trilobiteThis is an extremely well preserved Middle Devonian trilobite, Leonaspis sp., from the Tahajarat Formation, Oufatene in Morocco. The body of the trilobite is 0. 95 inches long (does not include the length of the spines) and 0. 75 inches wide. The entire specimen, matrix and trilobite, measures 2. 85 inches long, 2. 65 inches wide and 1. 45 inches high. The trilobite has been repaired through the left cheek.

which is a calcite limestone

This is a museum-quality Coltraneia oufatenensis (formerly known as Treveropyge)

it is caused by the deposition of iron on the organic material during fossilization

They are from the Upper Ordovician- Ktaoua Formation

Ampyx is noted for its three prominent spines on the head shield - one from each free cheek and one extending from the glabella

Vystrkov Hill

The tooth has most of its enamel

ranging from the deepest pink to pale cream

Well-preserved Holochroal lenses are present in both eyes

There is a repair running across the tip of the left genal spine and across the thorax

The right cheek has been restored

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