Rare Bristolia mojavensis Trilobite from Latham Shale


Name: Bristolia mojavensis

Class Trilobita, Trilobite Order Redlichiida, Family Olenellidae

Geological Time: Lower Cambrian

Fossil Site: Latham Shale Formation, Providence Mountains, California


This is a beautiful Olenellid trilobite coming from the Latham Shale Formation in California, which is noted for its Redlichiids. Bristolia mojavensis is rare.

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Bristolia mojavensis

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