Description

Species: Neltneria jacqueti
Age: Cambrian
Locality: Issafen, Morocco

Measurements: c. 12.8 cm long (trilobite) – c. 21 x 15.5 cm (matrix)
Weight: 1530 g

This specimen of Neltneria jacqueti is quite exceptional as far as size is concerned. Its spines were free prepared to make the trilobite contrast dramatically against the lighter grey matrix.