Eofallotaspis sp. – Rare Juvenile OUT OF STOCK

Age: Lower Cambrian

Species Name: Eofallotaspis sp.

Order / Family: Redlichiida / Fallotaspidoidea

Locality: Esmeralda County, Nevada

Formation: Campito Formation

SKU: 063 Category:

Description

One of the oldest complete trilobites available from North America. Measuring 6mm, his is the only juvenile of this species we’ve seen. ย It cannot be stressed how old these trilobites are. ย This trilobite appeared around 520 million years ago, laying the foundation for what would blossom into 20,000+ species and over 200 million years of survival. ย It is literally one of the first trilobites.

Excellent display specimen.

Further notes: ย “Archaeaspis macropleuron” is often used incorrectly on these Eofallotaspis sp. specimens. ย To avoid this confusion, please refer to the original 2002 Journal Paleontology describes and figures Archaeaspis (last photo) as a considerably different trilobite. ย 

Additional information

Age

Lower Cambrian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 0.6 cm

Matrix Dimensions

Length: 6.9 cm Width: 4ย cm Height: 0.9ย cm Weight: 7.6 oz