Uncommon Nevada Cambrian Trilobite Nephrolenellus geniculatus

Nephrolenellus geniculatus

Trilobite Order Redlichiida, Family Olenellidae, (Described by Palmer, 1998)

Geologic Time: Lower Cambrian

Size: (25.4mm=1 inch): trilobite 15 mm by 11 mm on a 40 mm x 38 mm matrix

Fossil Site: C- Shale, Combined Metals Member, Pioche Shale Formation, Lincoln County, Nevada

Fossil Code: UB254

Price: Sold

Nevada Cambrian Trilobite Nephrolenellus geniculatusDescription: Recently described in 1998, this is the trilobite Nephrolenellus geniculatus, belonging to a genus with affinities to the better-known Olenelllus. Like Olenellus, they have a most distinctive large cephalon containing crescentic eyes, making them quite attractive to collectors. Most are only found as a preserved cephalon, making those from the famous Pioche Shale highly desirable.

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