Gorgeous trilobite combo - Fossilised animal - “flying” Crotalocephalina gr. gibbus and Phacopid

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A natural Lower Devonian trilobite specimen from Morocco featuring a "flying" Crotalocephalina gr. gibbus and a Phacopid trilobite, with Crotalocephalina measuring about 8.9 cm long and 11 x 9 cm in matrix, and a total weight of 913 g in the protective box.

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Species: Cheirurus (Crotalocephalina) gr. gibbus and Phacopidae [See Crotalocephalina and Phacopidae on Wikipedia]
Age: Lower Devonian
Locality: Morocco

Measurements: c. 8.9 cm long (Crotalocephalina) – c. 11 x 9 cm (matrix)
Weight: 913 g (protected box included)

An outstanding, rarely seen, natural composition with a “flying” prepared Crotalocephalina and a fine rolled Phacopid trilobite. The preservation and preparation of both trilobites are very good.

Species: Cheirurus (Crotalocephalina) gr. gibbus and Phacopidae [See Crotalocephalina and Phacopidae on Wikipedia]
Age: Lower Devonian
Locality: Morocco

Measurements: c. 8.9 cm long (Crotalocephalina) – c. 11 x 9 cm (matrix)
Weight: 913 g (protected box included)

An outstanding, rarely seen, natural composition with a “flying” prepared Crotalocephalina and a fine rolled Phacopid trilobite. The preservation and preparation of both trilobites are very good.

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Specimen
Gorgeous trilobite combo
Scientific name
“flying” Crotalocephalina gr. gibbus and Phacopid
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
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