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2.85" Hoplolichas Praeplautini Trilobite - Volkhov River, Russia
This is a rare, 2.85" Hoplolichas praeplautini trilobite collected from the banks of the Volkhov River in Russia. This is one of the earliest species of Hoplolichas and one of very few specimens that have ever been offered for sale. It is quite large for the genus at almost 3 inches long and very nicely preserved.
The trilobite was been remounted on a larger piece of limestone, so there is some matrix restoration, but almost no restoration to the trilobite itself. A really beautiful piece.
The trilobite was been remounted on a larger piece of limestone, so there is some matrix restoration, but almost no restoration to the trilobite itself. A really beautiful piece.
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.
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.
SPECIES
Hoplolichas praeplautini (Krueger 2001)
LOCATION
Banks Of Volkhov River, St Petersburg Region, Russia
FORMATION
Duboviki Formation, Upper Aseri Horizen
SIZE
2.85" long, Rock 9.5 x 5.6"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#165464
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