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A very rare, EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I06        SIZE:  3-1/8" w/ root  (2-1/8" crown) 

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Hexanchus sp. from Nye Mudstone, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Six perfect primary cusps. Found in the Nye Mudstone Fm., Miocene age. An incredibly rare Hexanchus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Perfect tooth. I have never seen a Hexanchus tooth from Oregon.

OR02       SIZE: 3/4"  (wide)  

Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022.     Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.

An Ultra Rare nicely prepared, Struveapis sp. trilobite. A new phacopid trilobite with diagnostic characteristics including schizochroal eyes with fewer facets, a broader cephalon, and a smoother exoskeleton. An excellent specimen with good detail and completeness. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black with good luster. Oneecompound eye is exceptionally preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Jorf area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare trilobite!

XM53         Size: 2-3/8"   (1-7/16" wide)

Note - Adding 6 new Trilobites in November 2022.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

The "Flying" Top Quality Crotalocephalina gibbus trilobite. A January Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural greenish shell with an excellent patina. The specimen is fully exposed and very nicely displayed on a pedestal of the original matrix. A Middle Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from the Foum Zguid area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality specimen. An incredible amount of preparation was required for this fantastic display piece.

XM49          Size: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 11 new Trilobites in January 2021.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A rare Akantharges mbareki trilobite. This rare trilobite species has only been available for 5 years. A very ornate design with spines and tubercles on its cephalon and pygidium! This species appears to be armored or designed to blend into its environment for protection. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Good size. A very rare species! A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Tinejdad area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A very unusual trilobite species!

XM04        Size: 1-1/4"  x  1-1/4"

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

A GEM QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE exceptionally prepared, Belenopyge estevei  trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural dark brown shell with excellent luster. The dimpled eyes are well preserved. A Lower Devonian (Pragian - 395 mya - Ihandar Fm.) trilobite from the Djebel Mrakib, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of the rarer species.

XM59         Size: 1-5/16"  (1-3/16" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A GEM QUALITY, LARGE exceptionally prepared, Mrakibina cattol trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster with extra large cheek spines. The compound eyes inward dimples and well preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya - El Oftal Fm.) trilobite from the Djebel Mrakib, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Note - specimen wights 1.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM58         Size: 1-7/8"  (1-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A Top Quality Odontochile sp. trilobite from Morocco. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural dark brown shell with good luster. The compound eyes have excllent detail. A Lower Devonian (395 mya - Hamar Laghdad Fm.) trilobite from Atchana, Atlas Mts., Morocco. An excellent collector's specimen! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen wights 1.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM57        Size: 1-3/4"

Note - Adding 16 new Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A Top Quality Paralejurus rehamnanus trilobite from Morocco. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural green shell with excellent luster. A Lower Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from Atchana, Atlas Mts., Morocco. An excellent collector's specimen! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Specimen weighs 1.2 pounds and a supplemental international shipping charge will be applied.

XM24        Size: 2-1/2"  (1-1/8" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality, rare lower jaw tooth from Hexanchus sp. from Nye Mudstone, Oregon. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent brown color. Ten perfect primary cusps. Found in the Nye Mudstone Fm., Miocene age. An incredibly rare Hexanchus tooth! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. Perfect tooth. I have never seen a Hexanchus tooth from Oregon.

OR01       SIZE: 1-1/2"  (wide)  

Note - Adding 4 Cow shark teeth from Oregon in February 2022.     Link to Oregon Cow shark teeth.

"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A GEM, EXTRA LARGE Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. A Decemeber 2018 Fossil of the Month. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the original black and bronze. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples. Check out the photos. All natural - an incredible display piece. A Middle Devonian trilobite (380 mya). Museum quality specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. One the largest and best Drotops megamanicus that I have seen!

XM44 BoP       Size: 6-1/16"  (3" W)

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi, a complete whorl with three crowns from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamp that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically with linear tooth whorls. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. This whorl is incredibly massive at 6" long with three crowns. The whorl body is well perserved with an excellent bright line of pyrite below the crown enamel. The crowns are large at 1-5/8" wide and look fantastic. Note - One crown tip has a small professional repair (~1/8") which is very common for a whorl. Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. The Edestus shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These Edestus whorls are extremely rare. This whorl comes with a custon steel stand and  makes a fantastic display piece. My lowest price ever for a complete whorl! 

I01        SIZE:  6" whorl  (1-5/8"+ crowns)  ;  Height is 4-1/8" on stand.

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.