Drotops megalomanicus
Vendor: Fossil Soup
SKU Number: SQ7478722
A very large enrolled phacopid trilobite fossil from the Middle Devonian, Bou Dib Formation of Morocco. The species is Drotops megalomanicus. This is by far one of the best preparations we have seen out of Morocco. The prone length of this trilobite would have been approximately 16cm.
This specimen was prepared using pneumatic tools and many hours of work under a microscope. Like all trilobites from this region, and almost every other locality in the world, these fossils are found by cracking rock and exposing the contents on either side of the break. It is a function of the process that these fossils are split into 2 parts during their collection and must be glued back together prior to preparation. Although considered a “repair”, It is also a characteristic you should expect to see and an aid in determining authenticity. The lack of a repair in the rock would lead to us to question the legitimacy of the fossil.
From our observations we were not able to see any indications of restoration, but we stand by our satisfaction guarantee and will provide a complete refund if you are not completely satisfied.
As featured on “Goldbugsofficial” Instagram page. This trilobite received over 12 million views!!!
Full dimensions are listed below.
Vendor: Fossil Soup
SKU Number: SQ7478722
A very large enrolled phacopid trilobite fossil from the Middle Devonian, Bou Dib Formation of Morocco. The species is Drotops megalomanicus. This is by far one of the best preparations we have seen out of Morocco. The prone length of this trilobite would have been approximately 16cm.
This specimen was prepared using pneumatic tools and many hours of work under a microscope. Like all trilobites from this region, and almost every other locality in the world, these fossils are found by cracking rock and exposing the contents on either side of the break. It is a function of the process that these fossils are split into 2 parts during their collection and must be glued back together prior to preparation. Although considered a “repair”, It is also a characteristic you should expect to see and an aid in determining authenticity. The lack of a repair in the rock would lead to us to question the legitimacy of the fossil.
From our observations we were not able to see any indications of restoration, but we stand by our satisfaction guarantee and will provide a complete refund if you are not completely satisfied.
As featured on “Goldbugsofficial” Instagram page. This trilobite received over 12 million views!!!
Full dimensions are listed below.
Vendor: Fossil Soup
SKU Number: SQ7478722
A very large enrolled phacopid trilobite fossil from the Middle Devonian, Bou Dib Formation of Morocco. The species is Drotops megalomanicus. This is by far one of the best preparations we have seen out of Morocco. The prone length of this trilobite would have been approximately 16cm.
This specimen was prepared using pneumatic tools and many hours of work under a microscope. Like all trilobites from this region, and almost every other locality in the world, these fossils are found by cracking rock and exposing the contents on either side of the break. It is a function of the process that these fossils are split into 2 parts during their collection and must be glued back together prior to preparation. Although considered a “repair”, It is also a characteristic you should expect to see and an aid in determining authenticity. The lack of a repair in the rock would lead to us to question the legitimacy of the fossil.
From our observations we were not able to see any indications of restoration, but we stand by our satisfaction guarantee and will provide a complete refund if you are not completely satisfied.
As featured on “Goldbugsofficial” Instagram page. This trilobite received over 12 million views!!!
Full dimensions are listed below.
Additional Information
Drotops is large in comparison to most other trilobite genera, and can reach lengths of 20 centimetres (~10 in). Drotops can be distinguished from other genera in this family by its size. It looks generally like a very large Phacops with large pustules covering its surface, with a high density on the glabella.
Drotops armatus is distinguished from Drotops megalomanicus because of its spines present on the eye ridges and along the thorax. The species have fairly large schizochroal eyes which were mounted on turret-like structures that gave a near 360-degree field of view. As with many other trilobites, individuals curl into a ball to protect itself from the predators with its hard exoskeleton.
