Uncommon Triarthrus eatoni Trilobite from Ontario

Description: A nicely preserved trilobite that is 3D and with excellent presence. Most of the pygidium is either tucked under or missing.It is the last of the Olenid trilobites, which flourished in the Cambrian period. The genus Triarthrus have also been found in New York with soft body parts presevered in iron pyrite, thus provding a rare chance to examine trilobite gills, walking legs, antennae and digestive system.

Also see: Canadian trilobites