Dipleura
dekayi
Class
Trilobita, Trilobite
Order Phacopida, Suborder Calymenina, Family Homalonotidae
Geological
Time: Middle Devonian
Size: Trilobite
is 76 mm
Fossil Site:
Panther Sandstone, Sangerfield, New York
Description:
Dipleura trilobites are often discovered in enrolled or semi-enrolled
postures. This one appears to be posturing aggressively. However
it arrived
in this position, the image projected is quite unusual. These
are
relatively rare finds and complete ones in exceptional condition
are highly coveted by collectors. Note the shovel like extension
from the glabella. The specimen is about 95% complete.
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