Paradoxides sp.

UNB-2016-0183Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Arthropoda » Trilobita

Description

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Trilobita Order: Redlichiida Family: Paradoxididae Genus: Paradoxides (Brongniart, 1822) Large specimen with large rounded/square glabella that has an anterior border. Thorax has both pleural lobes preserved with visible pleurae and axial rings. Left pleural lobes shows pleural spines. Small pygidium with spines. Specimen is slightly distorted due to preservation.

Specifications

Object nameParadoxides sp.
IDUNB-2016-0183
Legal statusPermanent collection
CategoryFossil
Classification
Domain:
Eukaryote
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Trilobita
CompositionShale
Age
Eon:
Phanerozoic
Era:
Paleozoic
Period:
Cambrian
Numeric age541 Mya
OriginUnknown
Pieces1
PartialNo
Measurements
  • 40cm x 12.5cm x 6cm