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A "Flying" TOP QUALITY Walliserops trifurcatus trilobite, the "trident Comura".  A November Fossil of the Month and one of the collector's favorite spiny trilobites. Walliserops trifurcatus is an unusual looking species with three rows of of spines run down its back and a trident-like fork extending from the front of the cephalon. The preparation is German controlled with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. The bottom of this trilobite has been cleaned out and it sits on an 1" matrix pedestal. A very difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Compound eyes are very good. Good size. A rare species! One of the ultimate Middle Devonian (380 mya) spiny trilobite from the Foum Zguid, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Museum Quality.  On Hold

XM06          Size: 3-1/4"  x  1-1/4"

Adding 9 top quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Prognathodon anceps tooth from the phosphate mining region, Khouribga, Morocco. P. anceps is one of the largest mosasaur species known with huge nearly round teeth used for crushing prey.  Exceptional condition and preservation. There is a Serratolamna shark tooth attached to the base. Note - this large Moroccan Mosasaur was renamed to a Prognathodon genus. A massive Mosasaur tooth from the hero of Jurassic World! No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. This is a fantastic specimen. 

M1063        SIZE: 2-5/16"    (1-1/4" wide) 

Note - Adding 35 new Mosasaur teeth in November 2023. -->  Link to Mosasaur teeth.

A Top Quality Prognathodon anceps tooth from the phosphate mining region, Khouribga, Morocco. A fully rooted - very rare! This is an all original, associated specimen.(beware of the reassembled specimens - see Details). Exceptional condition and preservation. Note - the large Moroccan Mosasaurs have been renamed to a Prognathodon genus. No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. This is a great juvenile rooted tooth specimen. 

M1065        SIZE: 3-1/16"   (1-5/16" wide)    

Note - Adding 14 new Mosasaur teeth in October 2022. -->  Link to Mosasaur teeth.

A rare, beautifully prepared Parahomanolotus planus trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. Large size. This trilobite has a very unusual design. A Lower Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. You do not see this species very often.  Note - This specimen weighs 1.3 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XM10          Size: 2-7/8"

Note - Adding 10 new Trilobites in November 2020.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A Quality Auriculatus lateral tooth from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Excellent rare copper red colors. Good preservation and condition. A very good bourlette. The serrations are large with little damage. Large side cusp. Complete root.  A rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.   

NC107          SIZE: 2-1/4"

Note - Adding 6 NC Red Site Auriculaus teeth in January 2025.   Link to NC Red Site Auriculatus Teeth

A Rare, Extra Large Crotalcephalus aff. africanus trilobite. Another November Fossil of the Month. This is a BIG trilobite with a very unique design including long spines on the pygidium. This species appears to be armored or designed to blend into its environment for protection. Incredible shell and spine preservation and incredible size for this rare species! An impessive specimen. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the El Jorf area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A very large and well preserved trilobite. Much different from the typical examples in the market. The BEST collector's quality! Museum Quality.

XM47        Size: 3-3/4"  x  2-1/2" W x 3/4" shell height or relief

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

A MUSEUM QUALITY Sinosura kelheimensis, a Brittle Star. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and excellent preparation. Matrix size is 4" x 2-1/4". This Brittle star is from Hienheim, Bavaria, Germany. Upper Jurassic (Lower Tithonian). Rare! A top quality collector's piece.

GR103            SIZE: 1-3/8"

A very rare, early Otodus mugodzharicus upper jaw, lateral tooth from Aktulagay, western Kazakhstan. A transitional tooth leading to C. auriculatus (see detailed discussion below) which leads to Megalodon. The bourlette is complete. Tooth exhibits wavy serrations along the lower 1/3 of crown and small wavy serrations to the tip. These teeth exhibit very good color, gloss, and preservation. A rare, early Eocene Auriculatus transition tooth. A very challenging tooth to find when building a Megalodon evolutionary set! No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This western Kazakhstan site is one of the few places in the world where the Otodus to Auriculatus transition can be found in adjacent layers.

K553         SIZE: 1-1/2"

Note - Adding 18 Kazakh Auriuclatus or transition teeth in April 2020. -->  Link to Kazakh Auriculatus teeth.

A Rare, "Flying" Minicryphaeus giganteus trilobite. Another November Fossil of the Month. The specimen has been expertly prepared to make it completely free standing in a flying position. This is a BIG trilobite with a very unique design. Incredible shell and spine preservation and incredible size for this rare species! A well defined rostrum and excellent compound eyes. Note-  a rather new trilobite which was first described and named in 2014. An Early Devonian (410 mya) trilobite from the Jbel El Mrakib area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A very large and well preserved trilobite. Stands 4-1/2" tall - an incredible display! Much better than typical examples in the market. The BEST collector's quality! Museum Quality.

XM48        Size: 3-3/8"  x  1-3/4" W  ;  Specimen mount is 4-1/2" tall.

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

A beautifully prepared, TOP QUALITY Koneprusia dahmani spiny trilobite. One of the collector's favorite spiny trilobites. A November Fossil of the Month. Koneprusia dahmani is an unusual looking species with three rows of long spines run down its back. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural bronze colored shell with excellent luster.  A very difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Good size. A scarce species! One of the ultimate Middle Devonian (380 mya) spiny trilobite from the Foum Zguid, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Museum Quality. Note - specimen weights 1.7 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire.  

XM77          Size: 1-5/8"   (1-1/16")

Adding 9 top quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A MUSEUM QUALITY group of three Ophiopetra lithographica, a Brittle Star. The largest is 1" in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and excellent preparation. Matrix size is 3-1/4" x 3". This Brittle star is from Hienheim, Bavaria, Germany. Upper Jurassic (Lower Tithonian). Rare! A top quality collector's piece.

GR104           SIZE: 1"

A GEM, 3" Lee Creek Isurus xiphodon tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth. Yes, I said a 3" LC Mako!!! (Ok, let's call it 2-31/32".) This tooth is from an old collection. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine. One of the largest LC Makos that I have seen! An incredible extra large LC Mako - talk about rare! The BEST of the BEST! 

LC300             Size: 2-31/32"  (2-1/8" W)