Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.

Cyphaspis & Kettneraspis | Fossil

Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.

Cyphaspis & Kettneraspis

A rare specimen preserving two different species, "Cyphaspis (Cyphaspis carrolli)" and "Kettneraspis (Kettneraspis williamsi)", on the same matrix.

From Oklahoma, USA. Both have beautiful exoskeletons and are in excellent condition.

Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi. Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.
Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi. Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.
Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi. Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.
Cyphaspis carrolli & Kettneraspis williamsi.
Specs
Period
Early Devonian
Size
(Cyphaspis) 14.6 x 10.2 mm, (Kettneraspis) 32.4 x 26.3 mm
Matrix Size
71 x 70 x 20 mm, 157 g
Locality
Haragan Formation, Clarita, Coal Country Oklahoma, USA.
Acquisition

The one with many long spines extending from the sides of its body is Kettneraspis williamsi. The smaller trilobite that looks like it has a swollen nose is Cyphaspis carrolli.

Date Acquired
August 2016
Purchase Price
17,280 JPY
Acquired from
Master Fossil

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