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
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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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