Enrolled Eldregeops rana Phacopid Trilobite

Trilobites Order Phacopida Family Phacopidae
Geologic Age: Devonia
Windom Shale, Buffalo, New York
Fine example of Schizochroal eyes, enrollment, and cephalic Tubercles.

Also see: US Trilobites & Trilobite Eyes

 

 

 

 

A Fine example of Phacopida Trilobite Enrollment

Eldregeops enrolled Phacopid Trilobite

Note how the trilobite can roll into a tight sphere, and how well the pluraal lobes with spines fit together to form a sealed shell.

 

 

 

Eldregeops rana

Schizochroal eyes:

Enrollment pygidial view:

Eldregeops (Phacops) rana

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