Description
RARE: Dalmanites Fossil Trilobite Tail – Much Wenlock Limestone, Silurian – Wren’s Nest, Dudley, 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 Fossil Trilobite Tail, dating back to the Silurian Period (~420 million years ago). It was discovered in the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation, Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK, a world-famous location known for producing some of the finest trilobite fossils.
Dalmanites is a genus of trilobites recognized for its distinctly spiny tail (pygidium), segmented exoskeleton, and streamlined body, which allowed it to thrive in the ancient Silurian seas. This specimen showcases well-preserved segmentation and surface details, making it an exceptional addition to any fossil collection.
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 sp.
- Group: Trilobita (Marine Arthropods)
- Age: Silurian Period (~420 Million Years Ago)
- Formation: Much Wenlock Limestone Formation
- Location: Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, 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 were among the most successful arthropods in Earth’s history. Their unique morphology and adaptability allowed them to dominate the seas for hundreds of millions of years.
🛒 Why Buy This Fossil?
✔ RARE Dalmanites Trilobite Tail specimen – Sourced from Wren’s Nest, Dudley
✔ 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
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