Kettneraspis (Leonaspis) Williamsi, superb spiny Trilobite. Africa, Devonian.

This is a superbly detailed spiny Trilobite dating to the Middle Devonian 370 + million years ago. Leonaspis is a well known species found in North Africa (Morocco), this particular fossil was found at the famous Atlas Mountains. The well known characteristic feature of this species are the trailing spines which give these fossils a sense of movement making them popular amongst collectors.

Trilobites were a sea living creature that flourished during the Devonian period, with many different looking species, fossil collectors are in there element with these.