Perfect Bolaspidella housensis – Full Rack of Axial Spines

$100.00

Absolute perfection in this Bolaspidella housensis from the Middle Cambrian Wheeler Shale of Utah.  The trilobite is an attractive red and orange, situated on a pink matrix with a reddish mineral zone running the length of the plate. The trilobite is very 3D with a full rack of standing axial spines, inflated eyes and overall excellent preservation. This diminutive species rarely exceeds 1cm, with this specimen measuring 8 mm.

Age: Middle Cambrian

Species Name: Bolaspidella housensis

Order / Family: Ptychopariida / Menomoniidae

Locality: Millard County, Utah

Formation: Wheeler Shale

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Description

Absolute perfection in this Bolaspidella housensis from the Middle Cambrian Wheeler Shale of Utah.  The trilobite is an attractive red and orange, situated on a pink matrix with a reddish mineral zone running the length of the plate. The trilobite is very 3D with a full rack of standing axial spines, inflated eyes and overall excellent preservation. This diminutive species rarely exceeds 1cm, with this specimen measuring 8 mm.

Age: Middle Cambrian

Species Name: Bolaspidella housensis

Order / Family: Ptychopariida / Menomoniidae

Locality: Millard County, Utah

Formation: Wheeler Shale

Additional information

Weight 13 oz
Dimensions 10 × 8 × 1 cm
Age

Middle Cambrian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 0.8 cm

Matrix Dimensions

10 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm Weight: 13 oz