2 Ellipsocephalus hoffi, Cambrian, Jince, CZE

Beautifully preserved trilobite with distinct segmentation.Site in Czech Republic not accessible anymore!Age: CambrianLocality: Jince, Czech RepublicSize: Trilobite about 2 cm, on bigger matrixThis species lacked eyes and therefore lived in unlit conditions, probably deeper zones of the sea. It also performed something called "double enrollment": to protect itself it did not roll-up like some isopods do nowadays with head and end coming together. Instead it tucked its micropygidium under its thorax and covered it with its giants cephalon.Due to technical limitations, the colors of the original may differ slightly from those in the product photos.The photo serves as an example. You will receive a specimen of comparable quality!

Negative cast of Ellipsocephalus, one or more on a matrix, as shown.You will receive one of the specimens shown here; if you would like a specific one, please indicate it in the comments.Ellipsocephalus hoffi was entirely sightless and inhabited deep, low-light zones of the ocean. This species also curled up differently: Its micropygidium was folded under the thorax and cephalon (double fold), while other trilobites curled up like woodlice.Age: CambrianLocality: Czech RepublicSize of trilobite: approx. 1 - 2 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons. Our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.