Perfect Lateral Triarthrus eatoni with Legs & Antennae-Double Specimen OUT OF STOCK

Age: Late Ordovician

Species Name: Triarthrus eatoni

Order / Family: Ptychopariida / Olenidae

Locality: Oneida County, New York (Beecher’s Trilobite Bed)

Formation: Frankfort Shale

Description

A near perfect 1.6 cm lateral Triarthrus with extended legs and antennae that curve into each other, forming a heart shape. Very few near perfect examples of these specimens are found. The preservation level on this vividly pyritized individual is outstanding. The appendage show perfect pairing, with each set containing one walking leg and one swimming/respiratory leg. A second, smaller trilobite sits bottom left. A rare inflated and pyritized graptolite (Climactograptus) is in close association.

Additional information

Age

Ordovician

Specimen Dimensions

Length: 1.6 cm

Matrix Dimensions

8.6 cm x 8 cm x 2.2 cm