Acernaspis orestes Trilobite – Enrolled with Color Patterns – Early Silurian, Anticosti Island, Quebec

$149.00

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Excellent example of the big-eyed Phacopid Acernaspis orestes trilobite from the Early Silurian of Anticosti Island. This specimen is enrolled and measures 1.2 cm wide and is situated on a nice chunk of Anticosti Island matrix. The eye facets on this specimen are in excellent shape. There are faint color patterns preserved in the trilobite’s exoskeleton. Great opportunity on a trilobite from a remote area.

Age: Early Silurian

Species Name: Acernaspis orestes

Locality: Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada

Formation: Jupiter Formation

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Description

Excellent example of the big-eyed Phacopid Acernaspis orestes trilobite from the Early Silurian of Anticosti Island. This specimen is enrolled and measures 1.2 cm wide and is situated on a nice chunk of Anticosti Island matrix. The eye facets on this specimen are in excellent shape. There are faint color patterns preserved in the trilobite’s exoskeleton. Great opportunity on a trilobite from a remote area. 

Age: Early Silurian

Species Name: Acernaspis orestes

Locality: Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada

Formation: Jupiter Formation

Additional information

Weight 17 oz
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 2 cm
Age

Silurian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 1.2 cm

Matrix Dimensions

9 cm x 9 cm x 2 cm Weight: 1lb 1oz