Lot 836
A Complete Spiny "Ram's Horn" Trilobite. Trilobites are an extinct arthropod most closely related to horseshoe crabs. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the most highly desired specimens are the spiny types which have sharp defensive spines to protect themselves from being swallowed whole by fish and large worms. Dicranurus is 400 million years old and was found near Alnif, Morocco. This lovely black trilobite is defined by its large curved head spines which somewhat resemble rams horns. This Dicranurus is 2.5" long by 2.7" wide, complete with curved horns and nicely contrasted against the 4"x3 ½" sand-colored matrix. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $275 - 475.
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| Realized $431 |
