Trilobite ILLAENUS TAURICORNIS FOSSIL RUSSIA

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Trilobite ILLAENUS TAURICORNIS FOSSIL RUSSIA EXTREMELY RARE! VERY BIG! GREAT DISPLAY VIEW! This is an example of a RARE BIG natural lifetime position Trilobite ILLAENUS TAURICORNIS (O2). This is an unusual type of Ordovician trilobite. It is an Illaenus tauricornus from St. Petersburg, Russia. Most Illaenus have rounded genal angles, and do not have genal spines. This type has genal spines on each side - this specimen showcases these spines beautifully. The trilobite itself is complete and very inflated. The natural caramel coloration is striking, and the detail is excellent. The large eyes also display prominently. This is a fine example of this spiny Illaenus trilobite. This trilobite is coming from the Middle Ordovician Asery Level deposits of the Wolchow River region 100 km near Saint Petersburg, Russia. No plastic. It is wonderfully articulated and exhibits fine detail. Age: Middle Ordovician Trilobite size itself is approx. 110x55+SPINUS mm Matrix size is approx. 150x98x48 mm Total weight: 760 gram This is a great buy at a good price for such an attractive Russian trilobite. It makes a wonderful addition to any trilobite collection. It's caramel-colored Calcite shell is well set off by the white limestone matrix. SHIPPING: WE COMBINE SHIPPING OF TRILOBITES ONLY WITH TRILOBITES!!! SH&H TO WORLDWIDE : We combine shipping read more

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