Rare Isabelinia glabrata Trilobite

Part and Counterpart Specimen

Isabelinia glabrata

Trilobites Order Asaphida, Family Asaphidae

Geological Time: Ordovician, Llandeilian Stage (~463 million years ago)

Size (25.4 mm = 1 inch): Trilobite is 35 mm long by 15 mm wide on a 80 mm by 60 mm (part) and 90 mm by 40 mm (counterpart) matrix

Fossil Site: Traveusot Formation, La Dominelais, France

Code: DLF06

Price: Sold

Isabelinia glabrata TrilobiteDescription: This is an example of the rare Asaaphid trilobite Isabelinia glabrata from the Ordovician of France. The taxon is also found in Valongo, Portugal. This part/counter[art example displays the features of the type albeit somewhat compressed. The sparkling schist of the matrix is an excellent counterpart to the earthy tone of the specimen.

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