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Isotelus maximus Age: Ordovician Formation: Arnheim Formation Location: Near Cincinnati, Ohio Size: Trilobite is 3.5 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a classic US Trilobite. It is a complete Isotelus maximus from near Cincinnati, Ohio. This type of trilobite is the official State Fossil of Ohio. The trilobite is nicely outstretched and very well articulated. The bug has both long genal spines intact, which is unusual. The trilobite displays beautifully on the natural matrix plate, which also contains Flexicalymene parts. This is a very collectible example of this famous Upper Ordovician trilobite from Ohio.