Hoplolichas furcifer Dramatic Lichid Russian Ordovician Trilobite
In Freedstanding Pose

Hoplolichas furcifer

Geological Time: Middle Ordovician

Size (25.4mm=1 inch): 57 mm long by 50 mm wide on a 100 by 110 mm matrix.

Fossil Site: Asery Horizon, Wolchow River Region, St Petersburg, Russia

Code: RUT648

Price: $1395.00 - sold


Hoplolichas furciferDescription: A well-inflated example of a dramatic member of the Lichida, this is Hoplolichas furcifer. The golden Calcite exoskeleton is complemented by the white limestone matrix. The spines most likely served a defensive purpose, offering a spiky mouthful for any would-be predator. The lichids are highly-prized trilobites, with this example prepared in the freestanding mode upon its limestone pedestal, an effort that takes quite a bit of preparation time. In addition, the Hypostome which served as a support for the mouthparts is prepared out as well, making for an exceptional specimen sure to become the cornerstone of any collection.

Also see: Russian trilobites

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