Description

Early Cambrian

Pioche Formation: c-Shale

Pioche, Lincoln County, NV, USA

0.15 inch positive on 1.5 inch shale.

Trilobite,

The genus, Olenellus, belongs to perhaps the most ancient trilobite group (Order Redlichiidia).  It lived only during Early Cambrian.

Here’s an affordable specimen for the novice.  It also makes a great gift for someone who likes very small fossils.