Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.

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Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.

Hoplolichoides

This is a finely prepped Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.
Hoplolichoides has an even more unusual appearance among Russian trilobites. Small, armor-like spines cover its body, and it features horns on its head and long spines on its back. Its body height also shows a different aspect compared to other trilobites.

Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus. Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.
Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus. Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.
Hoplolichoides conicotuberculatus.
Specs
Period
Ordovician (approx. 460 million years ago)
Size
50.8 x 41.7 mm
Matrix Size
112 x 102 x 48 mm, 548 g
Locality
Asery level Formation, Vilpovitsy quarry, St. Petersburg region, Russia.
Acquisition

I bought it because the two horns on its head looked like bed hair, which I found relatable.
It's fun to gaze at it and wonder, "What were these for...?"

Date Acquired
June 2016
Purchase Price
70,000 JPY
Acquired from
Master Fossil

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