Rare Silurian Trilobite Decoroproetus from United Kingdom

Decoroproetus sp

Trilobites Order Proetida, Family Tropidocoryphidae

Geological Time: Middle Silurian Wenlock Series, Coalbrookdale Formation

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite 12 mm long by 10 mm wide on a 37 mm by 23 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Wenlock Edge, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Code: UKT020

Price: $40.00


Description: A member of the Order Proetida, Family Tropidocoryphidae, this is Decoroproetus. This genus is found as well in the United States, and is a rare one to find complete. This partial specimen would be a good example for a collector looking to add an uncommon taxon to his stable.

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