Dicranurus hamatus elegantus Trilobite from Oklahoma


Dicranurus hamatus elegantus

Trilobites Order Lichida, Superfamily Odontopleuroidea, Family Odontopleuridae

Geologic Time: Lower Devonian

Size: mm (25.4mm=1 inch): 54 mm on 115 by 85 mm matrix

Fossil Site: Haragan Formation, Coal County, Oklahoma


Dicranurus hamatus elegantusDicranurus hamatus elegantus is an Odontopleurid trilobite (Order: Lichida; Suborder: Lichina; Superfamily: Odontopleurida; Family: Selenopeltidae) from the Lower Devonian strata of Oklahoma. This Lichid is treasured by collectors as one of the most exotic spiny trilobites and is morphologically similar to its larger cousin from genus Dicranurus monstrosus from the Atlas Mountains of Morroco.
Also see: Oklahoma Trilobites



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