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Unusual Illaenus Centered on Limestone Plate
RUSSIA • ILLAENUS
Stock Number TTRI36
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Name:   Illaenus atavus
Age:  Lower Ordovician
Formation:  Kunda Level
Location:  Near St. Petersburg, Russia
Size:  Trilobite is 2.8 inches long
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Here is a very attractive Russian trilobite. This is Illaenus atavus from the Middle Ordovician. This particular species of Illaenus has very rounded genal angles. This trilobite is complete and extremely prone - which is highly uncommon. Most Illaenid trilobites have the cephalon in a ''tucked'' position. This bug is 3-dimensionally preserved and wonderfully articulated. Both free cheeks are present and tightly attached. The butterscotch-colored trilobite contrasts well with the light-colored matrix and makes for a beautiful display. This is a striking example of an outstretched Illaenus atavus from Russia.

This fossil was collected and obtained legally, and is also being sold legally.