ntloux Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Over the years I have found it difficult to pass up a nice trilobite. Several were without identification or background information; I gambled that I would be able to identify these trilobites using information on the internet (images mostly). I am attaching images of those that I believe to be Devonian trilobites. I would most sincerely appreciate corrections and/or further species identification from those with more expertise. The first image is of a trilobite that I acquired at an antique store in Alaska that was liquidating an estate with a private museum. Through comparison with images on the internet, I have tentatively identified it as an Acanthopyge trilobite. The second image is of a partially entrolled trilobite that I have preliminarily identified as an Asteropyginae trilobite (through images on the internet). The third image is of a Crotocephalina gibbus trilobite from the Devonian in Alnif, Morocco. The fourth image is of a Gerastos trilobite from the Devonian in Zguid, Morocco. The fifth image is presumably a Metacantina trilobite from the Devonian in Morocco. The sixth image is presumably a Paralejurus trilobite from the Devonian in Morocco. The seventh image is presumably a Phacops trilobite from the Devonian. The eighth and final image is of a Proetus granulosus trilobite from the Devonian in Morocco. Any further information/discussion about these trilobites would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 @piranha should be able to help. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 The first one is very likely a fabrication. The seventh one is not a Phacops, but another Metacanthina. 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Gerastos granulosus is a popular name across the internet, but is not a valid species in Morocco. The most common Moroccan species is: Gerastos tuberculatus marocensis Images 5 & 7 are Hollardops. Metacanthina should have a pronounced anterior cephalic projection. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntloux Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Kane, Alas I fear you are right. I examined the rear of the Acanthopyge and discovered that it scratches quite easily in a manner similar to a resin. I harken back to my belated Father's advice: "Everyone gets flensed once in a while, just try to keep it to a minimum". I wish to thank Darktooth, Kane and Piranha for their comments. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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