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EXTINCTIONS CHOICE - Pincushion Hoplolichas
RUSSIA • OTHER TYPES
Stock Number TTRX58
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Name:   Hoplolichas plautini
Age:  Ordovician
Formation:  Asery Level
Location:  St. Petersburg, Russia
Size:  Trilobite is about 2.3 inches long, 1.6 inches wide
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Now this is an incredible spiny trilobite! It is a rare, ultra spiny Hoplolichas plautini from Russia. This type is similar to Hoplolichas tricuspidatus, but differs by having MANY more spines (there are also other subtle differences). This specimen was prepared with all the spines, thorns, and pustules free-standing. Just look at the close-up photos to see the extensive ornamentation on this trilobite. The bizarre array of prickly protuberances seems to go on forever. This is one special trilobite that you could honestly say looks like a pincushion! It is one of only a few complete examples of this type in existance - and it is awesome! This wacky trilobite is almost too cool to be real! But believe me, it is real...it would be hard to dream up a trilobite this unique.

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