Asaphiscus wheeleri Trilobite Gem

Asaphiscus wheeleri

Trilobite Order Ptychopariida, Family Asaphiscidae

Geological Time: Middle Cambrian (~520 million years ago)

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 37 mm long by 26 mm wide on a 75mm by 75 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Wheeler Shale, Millard County, Utah

Code: ND011

Price: Sold

Description: Coming from the Cambrian Wheeler Formation deposits of Millard County Utah this is a detailed example of the trilobite Asaphiscus wheeleri. These trilobites are often found with disarticulated or missing free cheeks. This fine example is well-articulated, with a dark black exoskeleton which contrasts well with the grey shale matrix which derives its color from its high organic content.

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