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Prone Illaenus With Great Exoskeleton
RUSSIA • ILLAENUS
Stock Number TTRI17

Name:   Illaenus sp.
Age:  Ordovician
Formation:  Asery Level
Location:  St. Petersburg, Russia
Size:  Trilobite is a little over 2 inches long
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Here is a very pretty Russian trilobite. This is Illaenus sp. from the Middle Ordovician. This species of Illaenus has very rounded genal angles. This trilobite is complete and almost perfectly prone - which is very unusual. Most Illaenid trilobites have the cephalon in a "tucked" position. This bug is extremely 3-dimensional and nicely articulated. Both free cheeks are present and tightly attached. The widely-spaced, crescent-shaped eyes are easily seen. The trilobite has gorgeous, thick exoskelton that is butterscotch in color. It contrasts wonderfully with the light-colored, natural piece of matrix. This is a striking example of an outstretched Illaenus.