Lot 802
450 Million Year Old Spiny Trilobite From Morocco. Selenopeltis bucchi was an unusually large spiny trilobite that crawled on the seafloor of the warm seas of Western Morocco 450 million years ago. Trilobites developed spines as a form of protection to keep from being swallowed by giant worms and other predators. it was the first arms race as predators eventually developed teeth and trilobites developed ever larger and sharper spines. Most spiny trilobites were only one to three inches long, but this Selenopeltis is much larger at 6" x 4". It is complete with all its long spines facing backward and is a dark brown color on a light gray matrix. This rare trilobite, missing from most collections, is nicely centered on a 9" x 7" stone matrix. Add $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $450 - 700.
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| Realized $540 |
