Diplocaulus Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I bought this trilobite from a small rock shop many years ago, and completely forgot about it until i opened up some old boxes in my house. No idea what kind of trilo it is, or if its even real or not. Can anyone ID this little guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Can you take more photos its a little hard to see but may be a Gerastos trilobite. And from this image it looks either fake or poorly prepped. 3 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I agree: either fake or poor prep + restoration, and that we'll need a better photo. Judging by the shape, it is likely a Gerastos sp. from Morocco, Devonian), or a replica thereof. Try retaking the photo in good light, and in this orientation (image courtesy of Sam Gon II): 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolmt Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Agree looks like a very poorly prepared gerastos. Not really worth enough to warrant faking or restoring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplocaulus Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Some extra pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Poor little guy! Looks like he was prepped in a rock tumbler. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplocaulus Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Thanks for all of the answers! I'm a little disappointed at how marked up it was, but at least it's real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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