Good Olenellus gilberti Nevada Redlichiid Trilobite

Olenellus gilberti

Trilobites Order Redlichiida, Family Olenellidae (described by Meek 1874)

Geological Time: Lower Cambrian

Size (25.4mm=1 inch): 17 mm on an 80 mm x 80 mm plate

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

Fossil Code: PFT109

Price: $65 - sold

Olenellus gilbertiDescription: A beautifully preserved specimen of this widespread species. Both genal spines are intact, though somewhat faint. The glabella and eyes are pronounced with no crushing. It is found predominantly in Nevada and California.

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