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Rare dalmanites caudatus fossil trilobite tail – much wenlock limestone, silurian – hobbs quarry, gloucestershire, uk – genuine + coa!

Rare dalmanites caudatus fossil trilobite tail – much wenlock limestone, silurian – hobbs quarry, gloucestershire, uk – genuine + coa!

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RARE: Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail – Much Wenlock Limestone, Silurian – Hobbs Quarry, Gloucestershire, UK

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

🦠 Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail, dating back to the Silurian Period (~420 million years ago). It was discovered in the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation, Hobbs Quarry, Longhope, Gloucestershire, UK, a location well known for its remarkable fossil discoveries.

Dalmanites caudatus is a member of the Phacopid trilobites, characterized by its distinctive spiny tail (pygidium) and streamlined body structure. This specimen boasts excellent preservation with well-defined segmentation and fine exoskeletal details.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Species: Dalmanites caudatus
  • Group: Trilobita (Marine Arthropods)
  • Age: Silurian Period (~420 Million Years Ago)
  • Formation: Much Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Location: Hobbs Quarry, Longhope, Gloucestershire, UK
  • Fossil Features: Well-defined pygidium (tail section) with visible segmentation and fine exoskeleton details
  • Preservation: Exceptional condition with sharp anatomical structures

Trilobites like Dalmanites caudatus were among the most successful marine arthropods, thriving in ancient Silurian seas. Their unique morphology and defensive spines made them formidable survivors in prehistoric ecosystems.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Dalmanites caudatus Trilobite Tail specimen – Sourced from Hobbs Quarry, Gloucestershire

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Silurian Fossil – 420-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

📦 Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packed to ensure safe arrival
  • Tracked & insured shipping for peace of mind
  • Worldwide shipping available! 🌍

🔬 Don’t miss out on this scientifically significant, rare fossil! Perfect for serious collectors, museums, or as a unique display piece.

📥 Buy with confidence – 100% authentic, fully certified, and ready to ship!

🔎 Check out our other fossils & rare specimens!

🔥 RARE Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail – Once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🔥

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RARE: Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail – Much Wenlock Limestone, Silurian – Hobbs Quarry, Gloucestershire, UK

📜 From the Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection! 📜

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

📏 Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm (Full sizing details in photos)

📸 You will receive the exact fossil shown in the images

🦠 Fossil Overview:

This is a RARE and exceptionally well-preserved Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail, dating back to the Silurian Period (~420 million years ago). It was discovered in the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation, Hobbs Quarry, Longhope, Gloucestershire, UK, a location well known for its remarkable fossil discoveries.

Dalmanites caudatus is a member of the Phacopid trilobites, characterized by its distinctive spiny tail (pygidium) and streamlined body structure. This specimen boasts excellent preservation with well-defined segmentation and fine exoskeletal details.

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most renowned fossil collections in the world. Fossils from this collection are highly collectible and hold significant paleontological value.

🪨 Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Species: Dalmanites caudatus
  • Group: Trilobita (Marine Arthropods)
  • Age: Silurian Period (~420 Million Years Ago)
  • Formation: Much Wenlock Limestone Formation
  • Location: Hobbs Quarry, Longhope, Gloucestershire, UK
  • Fossil Features: Well-defined pygidium (tail section) with visible segmentation and fine exoskeleton details
  • Preservation: Exceptional condition with sharp anatomical structures

Trilobites like Dalmanites caudatus were among the most successful marine arthropods, thriving in ancient Silurian seas. Their unique morphology and defensive spines made them formidable survivors in prehistoric ecosystems.

🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?

✔ RARE Dalmanites caudatus Trilobite Tail specimen – Sourced from Hobbs Quarry, Gloucestershire

✔ Prestigious Alice Purnell Collection provenance – Highly collectible

✔ Authentic Silurian Fossil – 420-million-year-old prehistoric relic

✔ Perfect for Collectors, Museums, and Educational Displays

✔ 100% Genuine & Certified Fossil – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

✔ Great Investment Piece – Fossils of this rarity and quality are only increasing in value

📦 Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packed to ensure safe arrival
  • Tracked & insured shipping for peace of mind
  • Worldwide shipping available! 🌍

🔬 Don’t miss out on this scientifically significant, rare fossil! Perfect for serious collectors, museums, or as a unique display piece.

📥 Buy with confidence – 100% authentic, fully certified, and ready to ship!

🔎 Check out our other fossils & rare specimens!

🔥 RARE Dalmanites caudatus Fossil Trilobite Tail – Once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🔥

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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