Eldredgeia venusta Trilobite

Travel back approximately 390 million years to the Middle Devonian Period with this fascinating Eldredgeia venusta trilobite fossil from the Belén area of La Paz, Bolivia. This beautifully preserved specimen offers a glimpse into the diverse marine life that inhabited the ancient seas of South America.

Measuring approximately 1.25 inches, this trilobite features a well-defined, rounded head, a prominently segmented thorax, and a tapered tail section with delicate marginal spines. Its dark gray to charcoal-colored exoskeleton is preserved in relief against a nearly black limestone matrix, creating a subtle yet striking contrast that highlights the fossil's intricate anatomy.

The approximately 2.75 x 2.5-inch matrix has been cut into a neat, rectangular shape, providing a clean presentation that draws attention to the trilobite. Fine surface textures and small natural inclusions add character to the surrounding stone.

Eldredgeia venusta belongs to the family Calmoniidae, a group of trilobites that inhabited the ancient marine environments of the Southern Hemisphere. Like other trilobites, these prehistoric arthropods possessed a hardened exoskeleton divided into three distinct body regions: the cephalon (head), thorax, and pygidium (tail). Their complex anatomy and distinctive body structures provide valuable insight into the remarkable diversity of marine life during the Devonian Period.

With its detailed segmentation, delicate tail spines, and beautifully contrasting matrix, this specimen makes an excellent addition to any fossil collection or natural history display.

Specimen Details

• Species: Eldredgeia venusta

• Geological Period: Middle Devonian

• Age: Approximately 390 million years old

• Locality: Belén, La Paz, Bolivia

• Trilobite Size: Approximately 1.25 inches

• Matrix Size: Approximately 2.75 x 2.5 inches

• Certificate of Authenticity: Included

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