Trilobite - Fossil carapace - Pedinopariops Vagabundus - 11 cm
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Trilobite Pedinopariops Vagabundus from Morocco, Middle Devonian, natural condition, width 11 cm, original authenticity.
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Description from the seller
In this lot, trilobites of the species Pedinopariops (Hypsipariops) Vagabundus are being auctioned, in a semi-enrolled position, (the animal’s body measures 4.5 cm across and, when extended, would be about 9–9.5 cm long, complete matrix 11 cm).
Perfectly preserved, with a spectacular metallic black color, no painting, worked with a hammer and an air-abrasive technique.
It is a large specimen, good size and perfect eye quality; it is “very pleasant to hold and observe.”
It comes from Jbel (Monte) el Mrakib, Drâa-Tafilalet region (Morocco).
Middle Devonian period, Givetian age.
Together with Drotops Megalomanicus and D. Armatus, Pedinopariops vagabundus is considered a giant-type facopid.
The body ornamentation is fairly smooth; instead of a carapace with tuberculated ornamentation, the style features numerous grooves in the form of very visible dots on the genal spines. Also characteristic of the species are its very developed, rounded tubercles on the glabella.
Often, anatomical differences between species can be very subtle and only the keenest observers are able to distinguish them.
A very aesthetic and decorative piece, it “comes with a gift L-shaped acrylic display stand.”
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 the species Pedinopariops (Hypsipariops) Vagabundus are being auctioned, in a semi-enrolled position, (the animal’s body measures 4.5 cm across and, when extended, would be about 9–9.5 cm long, complete matrix 11 cm).
Perfectly preserved, with a spectacular metallic black color, no painting, worked with a hammer and an air-abrasive technique.
It is a large specimen, good size and perfect eye quality; it is “very pleasant to hold and observe.”
It comes from Jbel (Monte) el Mrakib, Drâa-Tafilalet region (Morocco).
Middle Devonian period, Givetian age.
Together with Drotops Megalomanicus and D. Armatus, Pedinopariops vagabundus is considered a giant-type facopid.
The body ornamentation is fairly smooth; instead of a carapace with tuberculated ornamentation, the style features numerous grooves in the form of very visible dots on the genal spines. Also characteristic of the species are its very developed, rounded tubercles on the glabella.
Often, anatomical differences between species can be very subtle and only the keenest observers are able to distinguish them.
A very aesthetic and decorative piece, it “comes with a gift L-shaped acrylic display stand.”
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
Pedinopariops Vagabundus
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)
Condition
Natural
Width
11 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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