Elrathia kingi

Elrathia kingi (Red) | Fossil

Elrathia kingi

Elrathia kingi (Red)

Elrathia kingi from Utah, USA, might be the most familiar trilobite. This specimen has three red, three-dimensional Elrathia on the same matrix.
While Elrathia fossils often have missing free cheeks, this specimen preserves two complete individuals with both cheeks intact.

Found in the Wheeler Formation.

Elrathia kingi Elrathia kingi
Elrathia kingi Elrathia kingi
Elrathia kingi Elrathia kingi
Elrathia kingi
Elrathia kingi
Specs
Period
Middle Cambrian
Size (Large)
15.9 x 13.5 mm
Matrix Size
134 x 114 x 19 mm, 572 g
Locality
Wheeler Formation, House Range, Utah, USA.
Acquisition
Date Acquired
August 2018
Purchase Price
13,000 JPY
Acquired from
Master Fossil

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