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Name:
Ceraurus pleurexanthemus
Age: Middle Ordovician
Formation: Rust Limestone, Denley Formation, Trenton Group
Location: Walcott-Rust Quarry, Trenton Falls, New York
Size: Trilobite is 1.75 inches long
This specimen is not for sale
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This is a very large, killer example of a classic US trilobite. It is a fabulous Ceraurus pleurexanthemus from the famous Walcott-Rust Quarry (WRQ) near Trenton Falls, New York. This is one of the original trilobites that Charles Walcott and James Hall made famous a century ago! This specimen is complete, with both free cheeks and both tailspines intact. The trilobite is extremely inflated and 3-D, and has great detail preserved, showcasing the pustulated, thick shell exoskeleton beautifully. The bug is very well articulated and is beautifully showcased on the large limestone block. Anyone who knows anything about the history of US trilobites knows how collectible a trilobite from this locality is - it is an important piece of history. It is a very collectible example of a classic Ceraurus pleurexanthemus trilobite from New York State.
This fossil was collected and obtained legally, and is also being sold legally.
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