Large 5" Fossil Trilobite - Isotelus maximus Ohio

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Large Isotelus maximus Trilobite Geologic Time: Upper Ordovician 440 million years. Geologic Formation: Richmond Locality: Ohio Valued at: $500.00 This is a Dino Lab exhibit quality fossil. The specimen is a beautiful example of a large specimen of Isotelus maximus from the Richmond formation of Ohio. This specimen is 4 ¾ inches in length and over 4 inches wide. It also has a small flexicalymene meeki next to it. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex forms of life that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil animals, trilobites are also a favorite among those familiar with paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth), and are found in the rocks of all continents. This specimen was prepared by our preparatory staff. This certified Dino Lab specimen would accent your office or study. This is a certified Dino Lab specimen. What does that mean to you? 1. All Dino Lab fossils are professionally and legally collected on privately deeded lands with the full knowledge and consent of the read more

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