RARE Encrinurus punctatus Trilobite Tails Slab Fossil – Silurian, Homerian, Wren's Nest, Dudley, UK
£ 60.00
Presenting a rare and visually striking slab of multiple Encrinurus punctatus
trilobite tails from the Silurian Period, specifically the Homerian Stage of the Wenlock Series, collected from the world-famous Wren’s Nest, Dudley, United Kingdom.This specimen displays a cluster of trilobite pygidia (tail segments), showing remarkable preservation with good detail on the segment articulation and ridges. These represent a classic UK fossil species often studied in palaeontological research due to the site's exceptional fossil record.Geological Context:
• Formation: Wenlock Limestone
• Stage: Homerian, Wenlock Series
• Period: Silurian (~430 million years ago)
• Location: Wren's Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
• Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine reefal environment rich in reef-building organisms and benthic faunaTaxonomy:
• Species: Encrinurus punctatus
• Family: Encrinuridae
• Order: Phacopida
• Class: Trilobita
• Phylum: ArthropodaMorphological Features:
• Distinctive segmented tails (pygidia) with tubercles and well-defined axial lobes
• Tails often preserved detached in slabs due to post-mortem transport and sedimentation processes
• Often associated with soft carbonate muds that allowed for fine preservationCollector’s Note: This fossil slab was carefully chosen for its scientific and aesthetic value. It makes an excellent educational or display piece. A photograph in the listing shows the exact specimen you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm) to assist with accurate size assessment.Certification: All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.Perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone passionate about the fascinating prehistoric life of Britain!
trilobite tails from the Silurian Period, specifically the Homerian Stage of the Wenlock Series, collected from the world-famous Wren’s Nest, Dudley, United Kingdom.This specimen displays a cluster of trilobite pygidia (tail segments), showing remarkable preservation with good detail on the segment articulation and ridges. These represent a classic UK fossil species often studied in palaeontological research due to the site's exceptional fossil record.Geological Context:
• Formation: Wenlock Limestone
• Stage: Homerian, Wenlock Series
• Period: Silurian (~430 million years ago)
• Location: Wren's Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
• Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine reefal environment rich in reef-building organisms and benthic faunaTaxonomy:
• Species: Encrinurus punctatus
• Family: Encrinuridae
• Order: Phacopida
• Class: Trilobita
• Phylum: ArthropodaMorphological Features:
• Distinctive segmented tails (pygidia) with tubercles and well-defined axial lobes
• Tails often preserved detached in slabs due to post-mortem transport and sedimentation processes
• Often associated with soft carbonate muds that allowed for fine preservationCollector’s Note: This fossil slab was carefully chosen for its scientific and aesthetic value. It makes an excellent educational or display piece. A photograph in the listing shows the exact specimen you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm) to assist with accurate size assessment.Certification: All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.Perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone passionate about the fascinating prehistoric life of Britain!
Other Products
