Hoplolichas tricuspidatus Spectacularly Spinose Lichid Russian trilobite

Hoplolichas tricuspidatus

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Age: Middle Ordovician Asery Horizon

Size: (25.4mm=1 inch): 50 mm long by 40 mm wide on a 160 by 83 mm matrix

Fossil Site: St. Petersburg region, Wolchow river, Russia

Code: RUT444

Price: $3500.00 - sold


Hoplolichas tricuspidatus Russian trilobiteDescription: A well-inflated example of a dramatic member of the Lichida, this is Hoplolichas tricuspidatus. The golden Calcite exoskeleton is complemented by the white limestone matrix, and much time has been spent preparing the plethora of spines in a freestanding mode. To what purpose could such an impressive array of spines be put? Simply stated: DEFENSE. This trilobite afforded a spiny mouthful for any predator from any angle of attack. The various Lichids of Russia are highly prized by collectors, and this one would be sure to serve as the centerpiece of any collection.

Also see: Russian Trilobites

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