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Asaphiscus wheeleri Age: Middle Cambrian Formation: Wheeler Shale Location: Millard County, Utah Size: Trilobite is 1.55 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a very nice specimen of Asaphiscus wheeleri from the Cambrian of Utah. This trilobite was found by Steve Hess in 2006 and just now prepared. This type of trilobite has a huge, semicircular cephalon and a large, somewhat rounded pygidium. This bug is nicely preserved in a prone, outstretched position. Both free cheeks are intact, which is quite unusual. The dark color of the fossil contrasts wonderfully with the lighter-colored matrix. The trilobite is well presented on the natural plate of shale. This is a very fine example of Asaphiscus from the House Range.
This fossil was collected and obtained legally, and is also being sold legally.