Norwoodia
bellaspina
Trilobites
Order Ptychopariida, Family Norwoodidae
Geological
Time: Upper Middle Cambrian
Size (25.4mm=1
inch): Trilobite is 10 mm on a 55 x 80 mm plate
Fossil Site:
Weeks Formation, House Range, Millard County
Fossil Code:
PFT211
Fossil Price:
Sold
 Description:
Presented is a fine, petite, and well-preserved Norwoodia. Weeks
trilobites are known for their excellent 3D preservation and color.
One of the hallmarks of the species are the two dominant spines
present. One spine is an interesting extension of the glabella.
The other is a long axial spine, which is longer than the length
of the specimen’s body. The shorter spine coming off the glabella
veers slightly to the left side of the axis. On this specimen, both
eyes are damaged, as there is a bit of abrasion to the libergina.
Hence, the attractive price. Norwoodia are quite rare and highly
prized by collectors.
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