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Trilobite Hollardops Mesocristata — This specimen of trilobite belongs to the species Hollardops mesocristata, one of the fossil arthropods from the Middle Devonian (approximately 393–383 million years ago). From the fossil formations of Morocco, the specimen shows excellent preservation, with finely preserved anatomical details that enhance its scientific and collecting value. Hollardops were trilobites of the family Asteropyginae, characterized by an elongated body, very developed compound eyes, and a thorax made up of numerous slender, arched segments. This specimen clearly shows: schizochroal compound eyes, composed of hundreds of lenses perfectly preserved, testifying to the extraordinary visual capacity of these marine arthropods. The well-developed cephalon, adorned with pronounced lateral genal spines, typical of the genus. The progressive thinning of the thorax, formed by multiple segments, culminating in the sculpted and proportioned pygidium (tail). These features allowed Hollardops to live on the seabed as a predator or scavenger, using its keen vision to move and feed in the benthic environments of the Devonian. The fossil comes from the fossiliferous regions of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas, an area that has yielded some of the most beautiful and well-preserved trilobites in the world. During the Devonian, these seas teemed with life, and the limestone sediments allowed detailed fossilization, which today offers scholars and collectors exceptionally high-quality specimens. In addition to its scientific interest, this Hollardops mesocristata specimen stands out for its professional preparation, which highlights its three-dimensionality and anatomical details. The excellent preservation of the eyes and genal spines makes it a high-level piece, perfect for advanced paleontological collections or for those who wish to own an authentic fragment of primordial life. Species: Hollardops mesocristata Era: Middle Devonian (approximately 393–383 million years ago) Provenance: Anti-Atlas, Morocco Class: Trilobita Family: Asteropyginae A trilobite that embodies natural perfection and the memory of an ancient ocean: a specimen that combines paleontological rigor with great collectible charm.
Estimate:$448.61
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