Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Crotalocephalus Gibbus
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Crotalocephalus Gibbus trilobite specimen from the Early Devonian of Morocco, natural condition with official authenticity, about 9 cm in total length (body ca. 8 cm) and prepared by jetting, mounted on a right-angled acrylic display stand.
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In this lot, trilobites of good size are up for auction, of the species Crotalocephalus Gibbus in matrix.
The complete specimen measures 9 cm in length, the animal's body in an extended position would be about 8 cm.
Perfect preservation and excellent preparation work using the jetting technique.
Completely natural and without restorations, good eye quality, it is a top-quality piece.
Imposing arched position, semi-fossil, the full labral plate (hypostome) can be observed, body with greenish and brownish tones.
It comes from the Atchana quarry, near the Issoumoure mountain, west of Jebel Oufaten, Tinghir Province, (Morocco).
Crotalocephalus (Cheirurus) Gibbus is known as the "caterpillar" trilobite.
This specimen is accompanied by an L-shaped acrylic display stand as a gift.
Seller's Story
Passionate about paleontology since childhood, a 'conservative' collector.
For me, working with this material is a dream, treated with all the respect and love.
It is well known to all of us that the feeling of having a fossil in our hands is something very special.
Honestly, I really enjoy sharing with other enthusiasts this treasure that is fossils, a legacy of our planet's natural history.
Translated by Google TranslateIn this lot, trilobites of good size are up for auction, of the species Crotalocephalus Gibbus in matrix.
The complete specimen measures 9 cm in length, the animal's body in an extended position would be about 8 cm.
Perfect preservation and excellent preparation work using the jetting technique.
Completely natural and without restorations, good eye quality, it is a top-quality piece.
Imposing arched position, semi-fossil, the full labral plate (hypostome) can be observed, body with greenish and brownish tones.
It comes from the Atchana quarry, near the Issoumoure mountain, west of Jebel Oufaten, Tinghir Province, (Morocco).
Crotalocephalus (Cheirurus) Gibbus is known as the "caterpillar" trilobite.
This specimen is accompanied by an L-shaped acrylic display stand as a gift.
Seller's Story
Passionate about paleontology since childhood, a 'conservative' collector.
For me, working with this material is a dream, treated with all the respect and love.
It is well known to all of us that the feeling of having a fossil in our hands is something very special.
Honestly, I really enjoy sharing with other enthusiasts this treasure that is fossils, a legacy of our planet's natural history.
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Number of objects
1
Specimen
Trilobite
Scientific name
Crotalocephalus Gibbus
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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