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Unusual Microparia from an Old Collection
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Stock Number TTE1115

Name:   Microparia (Microparia) major
Age:  Lower Ordovician
Formation:  Llanvirn Series (artus biozone), Hope Shales, Shelve Formation
Location:  Minsterly, Shropshire, England
Size:  Trilobite is 0.75 inches long
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This is an excellent example of an unusual trilobite. It is a complete Microparia (Microparia) major from Shropshire, England. This specimen was acquired from a collection of British trilobites. This type is thought to be a deep-water trilobite, which is very unusual. This specimen is nicely outstretched and has excellent detail preserved. The trilobite is nicely showcased on the colorful plate of shale. This is a collectible example of this very unusual trilobite from England.