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RARE Parabolina spinulosa Trilobite Fossil – Upper Cambrian – P. spinulosa Zone – Dolgella Series – Foel Gron, Meirionnydd, Wales – COA
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RARE Parabolina spinulosa Fossil Trilobite
Upper Cambrian – Dolgella Series – P. spinulosa Zone – Foel Gron, Meirionnydd, Wales
This listing features an authentic and exceptionally rare fossil specimen of the trilobite Parabolina spinulosa, originating from the world-renowned Upper Cambrian strata at Foel Gron, Meirionnydd, North Wales. Collected from the Dolgella Series, specifically the P. spinulosa Zone, this fossil is both scientifically important and a beautiful collector’s piece.
Geological and Stratigraphic Details:
- Formation: Dolgella Series
- Zone: Parabolina spinulosa Biozone
- Location: Foel Gron, near Trawsfynydd, Meirionnydd, Wales
- Geological Period: Upper Cambrian (~497 to 485 million years ago)
- Depositional Environment:
- Outer shelf marine basin
- Deep-water, anoxic, fine-grained mudstone facies
- Low-energy, sediment-rich paleoenvironment
- Stratigraphic Significance: This zone is used for high-resolution biostratigraphic correlation within the Cambrian, across parts of Wales and Scandinavia.
Taxonomy:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Trilobita
- Order: Ptychopariida
- Superfamily: Olenoidea
- Family: Olenidae
- Genus: Parabolina
- Species: spinulosa
- Described by: (Angelin, 1854)
Morphological Features:
- Elongated and narrow body profile
- Distinctive spinose features on the pygidium (tail)
- Fused facial sutures and well-defined glabella
- The trilobite is often preserved in full dorsal profile or as detailed impressions, depending on preservation conditions
- Often found as moults (exuviae), indicating high fossil abundance and biological turnover in the zone
Why This Fossil Is Notable:
- Parabolina spinulosa is the index fossil for its biozone, making it vital for stratigraphic correlation
- Commonly used in academic and geological research as a marker species for the Upper Cambrian
- Specimens from Foel Gron are prized for their preservation quality and scientific relevance
- Excellent educational and display specimen from a historically important trilobite site in Britain
Specimen Notes:
- Type: Fossil (may be full or partial depending on photo – see listing)
- Condition: Natural, no restoration or repair unless otherwise noted
- Authenticity:
- All of our fossils are 100% genuine
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Scale Reference: Please refer to the cube or grid in the image (each square = 1cm)
- What You See Is What You Get: You will receive the exact specimen pictured
Ideal For:
- Fossil collectors (beginner to advanced)
- Educational institutions
- Geology students and professionals
- Enthusiasts of Cambrian life and trilobite diversity
- Gifts for science lovers or natural history fans
Why Buy From Us:
- Carefully curated and legally obtained fossils
- Accurate scientific labelling with provenance
- Professional packing and shipping
- Every specimen includes a printed Certificate of Authenticity
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RARE Parabolina spinulosa Fossil Trilobite
Upper Cambrian – Dolgella Series – P. spinulosa Zone – Foel Gron, Meirionnydd, Wales
This listing features an authentic and exceptionally rare fossil specimen of the trilobite Parabolina spinulosa, originating from the world-renowned Upper Cambrian strata at Foel Gron, Meirionnydd, North Wales. Collected from the Dolgella Series, specifically the P. spinulosa Zone, this fossil is both scientifically important and a beautiful collector’s piece.
Geological and Stratigraphic Details:
- Formation: Dolgella Series
- Zone: Parabolina spinulosa Biozone
- Location: Foel Gron, near Trawsfynydd, Meirionnydd, Wales
- Geological Period: Upper Cambrian (~497 to 485 million years ago)
- Depositional Environment:
- Outer shelf marine basin
- Deep-water, anoxic, fine-grained mudstone facies
- Low-energy, sediment-rich paleoenvironment
- Stratigraphic Significance: This zone is used for high-resolution biostratigraphic correlation within the Cambrian, across parts of Wales and Scandinavia.
Taxonomy:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Trilobita
- Order: Ptychopariida
- Superfamily: Olenoidea
- Family: Olenidae
- Genus: Parabolina
- Species: spinulosa
- Described by: (Angelin, 1854)
Morphological Features:
- Elongated and narrow body profile
- Distinctive spinose features on the pygidium (tail)
- Fused facial sutures and well-defined glabella
- The trilobite is often preserved in full dorsal profile or as detailed impressions, depending on preservation conditions
- Often found as moults (exuviae), indicating high fossil abundance and biological turnover in the zone
Why This Fossil Is Notable:
- Parabolina spinulosa is the index fossil for its biozone, making it vital for stratigraphic correlation
- Commonly used in academic and geological research as a marker species for the Upper Cambrian
- Specimens from Foel Gron are prized for their preservation quality and scientific relevance
- Excellent educational and display specimen from a historically important trilobite site in Britain
Specimen Notes:
- Type: Fossil (may be full or partial depending on photo – see listing)
- Condition: Natural, no restoration or repair unless otherwise noted
- Authenticity:
- All of our fossils are 100% genuine
- Includes Certificate of Authenticity
- Scale Reference: Please refer to the cube or grid in the image (each square = 1cm)
- What You See Is What You Get: You will receive the exact specimen pictured
Ideal For:
- Fossil collectors (beginner to advanced)
- Educational institutions
- Geology students and professionals
- Enthusiasts of Cambrian life and trilobite diversity
- Gifts for science lovers or natural history fans
Why Buy From Us:
- Carefully curated and legally obtained fossils
- Accurate scientific labelling with provenance
- Professional packing and shipping
- Every specimen includes a printed Certificate of Authenticity
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