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Dalmanites myops Fossil Trilobite Tail - Silurian | Ludlow, Shropshire, UK | Alice Purnell Collection | 100% Genuine with COA

Dalmanites myops Fossil Trilobite Tail – Silurian | Ludlow, Shropshire, UK | Alice Purnell Collection | 100% Genuine with COA

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Discover a remarkable piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this Dalmanites myops fossil trilobite tail from the Silurian Period, found in Ludlow, Shropshire, UK. This beautifully preserved trilobite fossil offers a unique glimpse into the complex life forms that thrived over 427.4 to 423 million years ago.

Dalmanites myops is renowned for its distinctive tail (pygidium) adorned with fine spines and detailed segmentation, which provided it with stability and protection. As an active bottom-dweller in the Silurian seas, this trilobite is a key species for understanding the evolution of marine ecosystems.

This specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s most extensive fossil collections. Each fossil has been carefully selected for its scientific importance and aesthetic appeal and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Dalmanites myops
  • Type: Trilobite Fossil (Tail)
  • Age: Silurian Period (~427.4 – 423 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom
  • Geological Formation: Silurian marine deposits

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for full dimensions)

The accompanying photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. Whether you’re expanding your fossil collection, using it as an educational tool, or seeking a distinctive gift, this trilobite fossil is a perfect choice.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Discover a remarkable piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this Dalmanites myops fossil trilobite tail from the Silurian Period, found in Ludlow, Shropshire, UK. This beautifully preserved trilobite fossil offers a unique glimpse into the complex life forms that thrived over 427.4 to 423 million years ago.

Dalmanites myops is renowned for its distinctive tail (pygidium) adorned with fine spines and detailed segmentation, which provided it with stability and protection. As an active bottom-dweller in the Silurian seas, this trilobite is a key species for understanding the evolution of marine ecosystems.

This specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection, one of the world’s most extensive fossil collections. Each fossil has been carefully selected for its scientific importance and aesthetic appeal and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Dalmanites myops
  • Type: Trilobite Fossil (Tail)
  • Age: Silurian Period (~427.4 – 423 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom
  • Geological Formation: Silurian marine deposits

Product Details:

  • Condition: 100% Genuine Fossil
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Included: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Sizing: Scale rule squares/cube = 1 cm (please refer to photos for full dimensions)

The accompanying photo shows the actual specimen you will receive, ensuring complete transparency. Whether you’re expanding your fossil collection, using it as an educational tool, or seeking a distinctive gift, this trilobite fossil is a perfect choice.

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Silurian
Origin

United Kingdom

Silurian Information

The Silurian Period (443–419 million years ago) was a time of climate stabilization following the end-Ordovician mass extinction. The climate became warmer, and sea levels rose, leading to the expansion of shallow marine ecosystems. Coral reefs flourished, and new marine predators like Eurypterids (sea scorpions) and early jawed fish emerged. One of the most significant events was the colonization of land—early vascular plants such as Cooksonia appeared, along with the first arthropods to venture onto land. These evolutionary advances set the stage for the more complex terrestrial ecosystems that developed in the Devonian.

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