expatspain Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 This was given to us recently. My opinion (as a complete newcomer) is it is a piece processed for mass market from Morrocco, although the client who gave it to us says he got it from Madagascar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Looks like a Flexicalymene trilobite. They are quite common from Morocco. Not expensive to buy, so probably not worth faking. 1 2 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Agreed. It is likely a Flexicalymene ouzregui (or a Colpocoryphe grandis if the pygidial ribbing is absent). 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterpillar Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 From Morocco and not from Madagascar 1 http://www.paleotheque.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Agreed. A shot of the pygidium would decide the species. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatspain Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Agreed. A shot of the pygidium would decide the species. It is in our office, I will re-image it later today. What would be the best angles for the shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 minute ago, expatspain said: It is in our office, I will re-image it later today. What would be the best angles for the shot? From behind. The focus should be on the pygidium. 1 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 1 hour ago, expatspain said: It is in our office, I will re-image it later today. What would be the best angles for the shot? Any that clearly show the sides of the pygidium (tail). If it is ribbed or not. 1 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatspain Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Any that clearly show the sides of the pygidium (tail). If it is ribbed or not. Re-imaged as promised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Pygidial flanks seem pretty smooth to me, so I'm going for Colpocoryphe grandis. @Kane,old chap? 1 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Agreed! 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatspain Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Thanks, that is how I will record it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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