Enrolled Lochovella deckeri Oklahoma Trilobite

Description: Well-preserved example of a member of the Order Phacopida, Family Phacopidae, with fine preservation. This trilobite was prepared by Bob Carroll, a world-renowned preparator of Oklahoma Devonian trilobites. Others may use less care, resulting in a less desirable specimen. This trilobite was once assigned to the genus Reedops, but is differentiated from that genus by several features: Lochovella has well-developed tubercular ornamentation as seen here, distinct glabellar furrows and a squatter cephalon. Whatever you choose to call it, this is a fine example with excellent eye facets. This one was prepared by Bob entirely free of matrix so it can be observed from any angle. Bob prefers to leave them attached, but let this one stay unattached. It come with a pedestal of cut matrix for display purposes. It is the only loose example I have ever been able to secure.