Large, 1.65" Elrathia Trilobite In Shale - Utah

This is an Elrathia kingii trilobite still in the shale it was found in from the 505 million year old Wheeler Shale of Utah. At over an 1 1/2" long, this specimen is in the top 1% size wise for the species.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.

About Trilobites

Trilobites are an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived for nearly 270 million years, from the early Cambrian to the end of the Permian period (around 521 to 252 million years ago). They are one of the most successful and diverse groups in the history of life, with over 25,000 described species spanning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and ecological niches. Known for their distinctive, segmented exoskeletons, trilobites provide invaluable insights into the evolutionary history of arthropods and the dynamics of ancient marine ecosystems.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Elrathia kingii
LOCATION
U-Dig Quarry, House Range, Utah
FORMATION
Wheeler Shale
SIZE
1.65" long, rock 4.5x3.6"
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#53412
GUARANTEE
We guarantee the authenticity of all of our specimens.