Illaenus tauricornis (Kutorga, 1848) 7.0 cm Fossil Trilobite - Russia - Ordovician
Illaenus tauricornis (Kutorga, 1848). This trilobite was found in the Asery Level, Vilpovitsy quarry, St. Petersburg region, Russia.
Dates to the Middle Ordovician Period.
Size: Trilobite Body - 7.0 cm x 4.5 cm. (N.b. Genal spines extend a further 0.75 cm on each side)
The hard calcite exoskeleton shows up nicely against the lighter limestone matrix.
Please note that these Russian trilobites always have a small amount of restoration, this trilobite has approximately 6% restoration.
Please note that I combine on postage for multiple purchases, costs are calculated at checkout.
*** Please check out the recent additions page where fossils for all price ranges are added daily (https://fossilsforsaleuk.co.uk/t/recent-additions) ***