Epic Olenellus chiefensis with healed bite mark OUT OF STOCK

Age: Lower Cambrian

Species Name: Olenellus chiefensis

Order / Family: Redlichiida / Olenellidae

Locality: Lincoln County, Nevada

Formation: Pioche Shale

SKU: 081 Category:

Description

An outstanding, large specimen of Olenellus chiefensis from the Lower Cambrian rocks of the American West. This specimen exhibits one of the most striking healed predatory damage we have seen from the Lower Cambrian.  This ancient Olenellus clocks in at over half a billion years old, making it one of the earliest trilobites.  Already a highly sought-after species, this specimen, with its perfect preparation and exceptional bite mark, is truly one of a kind.

Additional information

Age

Lower Cambrian

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 5.5 cm

Matrix Dimensions

Length: 7 cm Width: 9 cm Height: 1.3 cm Weight: 10.8 ounces