This is a  LARGE Middle Devonian trilobite specimen of Drotops megalomanicus, from Djebel Issoumour in Morocco. Drotops resembles a very large Phacops. The left eye has extremely well-preserved schizochroal lenses and the tubercules on the cephalon are pronounced. It is in a rolled position, thought to be defense mechanism against and external threat.

The specimen is approximately 5.7 inches long (if uncoiled) and 2.65 inches wide.Trilobite and matrix measure 3.1 by 2.99 by 2.99 inches. 

The trilobite has been repaired  under the cephalon where it meets the matrix.  In the trilobite-collecting world this is not a detriment. Trilobites are found by smashing open rocks and the specimens often get broken as a result. It is rare to find an entire, unbroken trilobite. And if one is found, they usually are sold for a premium amount. Many sellers do not disclose that their fossils have been repaired as the repair is often very well done, and virtually undetectable. I believe in full disclosure.

 All of my fossils are guaranteed authentic and have been legally obtained. 
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