Anomalies and pathologies
The left margin of this Crotalocephalina shows multiple bite marks. Couche Rouge, Jebel Issimour, Morocco.
With this Cyphaspis, the right genal spine tip is missing and the posterior thoracic segments are displaced (likely during burial). Rochefort area, Belgium.
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This Scutelluid pygidium is heavily deformed, possibly due to genetic defects or problems during moulting. Couvin area, Belgium.
This Gerastos shows a peculiar notch in the pygidium margin, possibly a partially healed injury. Jebel Issimour, Morocco.
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This pygidium of Bradocryphaeus neptuni shows deformations on the right hand pygidial lobes. Lompret area, Belgium.
Puncture mark in the left genal field of this Reedops. Couche rouge, Morocco.
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Phacopidae of Morocco
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Family PhacopidaeThe Phacopidae are often common, exhibit spectacular shizochroal eyes, and are notoriously difficult to identify.
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Proetidae of Morocco
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Subfamily Proetinae
These rather inconspicuous trilobites are locally so common that diggers refer to them as 'izzi' (flies). Their common occurrence however, makes these trilobites invaluable for scientific research.
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Odontopleuridae of Morocco
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Subfamily Odontopleurinae |
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