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2.5" Enrolled Illaenus Oculosus Trilobite - Russia
This is one of the more uncommon species of Illaenus from the St. Petersburg Region of Russia, Illaenus oculosus. It's enrolled and would be about 2 1/2 inches long if outstretched. the matrix has been sculpted to create a pedestal for it to stand on and there is an asaphid tail preserved right next to it. Really a cool piece.
Like nearly all trilobites from these quarries there is some restoration to repair shell that flakes off when the rock is broken during collection to expose the trilobites. The amount of restoration is much less on this specimen than many of the Illaenids, mostly some patches on it's head, maybe about 5%
Like nearly all trilobites from these quarries there is some restoration to repair shell that flakes off when the rock is broken during collection to expose the trilobites. The amount of restoration is much less on this specimen than many of the Illaenids, mostly some patches on it's head, maybe about 5%
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
Illaenus oculosus
AGE
LOCATION
Vilpovitsy quarry, St.Petersburg region, Russia
FORMATION
Asery level
SIZE
2.55" if outstretched
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#6454
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