Trilobite Fossil, Cornuproetus cornutus, from Morocco #1

Description

This is a fossil trilobite-
Cornuproetus cornutus
, from Morocco. It dates from the Middle Devonian, 390 million years ago. It is a relatively small trilobite, not growing much bigger than 1-2 inches at most.
This trilobite measures 1.3 inches long and 1.0 inches wide (genal spine to genal spine). The grayish/brown matrix and trilobite, measures 2.2 inches by 2.95 inches by 1.15 inches.Well-preserved  Holochroal eye lenses are present in both eyes.
There is a repair through the base of the left genal spine, across the thorax and exiting though the mid right genal spine . In the trilobite- collecting world this is not a detriment. Trilobites are found by smashing open rocks- and the specimen often gets broken as a result. It is rare to find an entire, unbroken trilobite. And if one is found, they usually are sold for a premium amount. Many sellers do not disclose that their fossils have been repaired as the repair is often very well done, and virtually undetectable. I believe in full disclosure.
All of my specimens are guaranteed authentic and have been legally obtained.
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