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Ogyginus corndensis fossil trilobite – ordovician – llanvirn series – wales, uk

£120.00

This listing features a well-preserved fossil trilobite Ogyginus corndensis, dating back to the Ordovician Period (~470 million years ago). This exceptional specimen was discovered in the Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK, within the Llanvirn Series of the Ordovician.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Ogyginus corndensis
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~470 million years ago)
  • Formation: Llanvirn Series
  • Location: Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Excellent fossil detail with well-defined exoskeleton and segmentation

Key Features:

100% Genuine Trilobite Fossil – No Restorations

Fine Preservation with Clear Segmentation

Scientific and Collectible Specimen from a Classic UK Locality

Perfect for Trilobite Enthusiasts, Collectors, or Study

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that thrived during the Paleozoic Era. Ogyginus corndensis is a member of the Asaphida Order, known for its broad, flattened body and well-defined segments. Fossils from the Llanvirn Series of Wales are particularly significant in the study of early marine ecosystems, providing a window into the biodiversity of the Ordovician seas.

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring that every piece is carefully selected for its display and research value.

Own a genuine piece of Earth’s prehistoric past with this beautifully preserved Ogyginus cordensis trilobite fossil! A fantastic addition to any collection.

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Description

This listing features a well-preserved fossil trilobite Ogyginus corndensis, dating back to the Ordovician Period (~470 million years ago). This exceptional specimen was discovered in the Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK, within the Llanvirn Series of the Ordovician.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Ogyginus corndensis
  • Fossil Type: Trilobite
  • Geological Period: Ordovician (~470 million years ago)
  • Formation: Llanvirn Series
  • Location: Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK
  • Size: See scale reference in photos
  • Preservation: Excellent fossil detail with well-defined exoskeleton and segmentation

Key Features:

100% Genuine Trilobite Fossil – No Restorations

Fine Preservation with Clear Segmentation

Scientific and Collectible Specimen from a Classic UK Locality

Perfect for Trilobite Enthusiasts, Collectors, or Study

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive.

Scientific & Historical Significance:

Trilobites are an extinct group of marine arthropods that thrived during the Paleozoic Era. Ogyginus corndensis is a member of the Asaphida Order, known for its broad, flattened body and well-defined segments. Fossils from the Llanvirn Series of Wales are particularly significant in the study of early marine ecosystems, providing a window into the biodiversity of the Ordovician seas.

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, scientifically significant fossils, ensuring that every piece is carefully selected for its display and research value.

Own a genuine piece of Earth’s prehistoric past with this beautifully preserved Ogyginus cordensis trilobite fossil! A fantastic addition to any collection.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Ordovician

Origin

United Kingdom

Ordovician Information

The Ordovician Period (485–443 million years ago) was a time of marine expansion and biodiversity growth, following the Cambrian Explosion. Warm, shallow seas covered much of the continents, supporting trilobites, brachiopods, corals, and the first true reefs. Jawless fish (early vertebrates) diversified, and the first sea scorpions (eurypterids) became dominant predators. On land, the first primitive plants (moss-like bryophytes) began colonizing damp environments. The climate was initially warm, but by the late Ordovician, a major ice age caused a drastic drop in sea levels, triggering the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, which wiped out nearly 85% of marine species. Despite this, the period laid the foundation for the rise of more complex ecosystems in the Silurian.

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