Asaphus (Subasaphus) Platyurus Russian trilobite
"with dramatic genal spines
"

Name: Asaphus (Subasaphus) platyurus (Russian Trilobites)

Age: Middle Ordovician

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): 95 mm long by 67 mm wide on a 125 by 190 mm matrix

Location: Asery Level deposits of the Wolchow River region near Saint Petersburg, Russia

Code: RUT241

Price: $350.00


Asaphus (Subasaphus) Platyurus Russian trilobiteDescription: Coming from the Middle Ordovician deposits of the Wolchow River region near Saint Petersburg, Russia, this is an example of the unusual trilobite Asaphus (Subasaphus) platyurus. It is known for the dramatically curved genal spines. Its dark caramel-colored Calcite shell is well set off by the white limestone matrix, with the trilobite well positioned on its nearly half billion-year-old seafloor throne. As always, the skillful Russian preparators have shown this fine 3-D specimen to best advantage, with the genals offering a dramatic touch. Prone examples of this taxon are always in demand, and this is a fine example sure to become a cornerstone of any collection of Russian Asaphids.

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