Description
Presenting a rare and visually striking slab of multiple Encrinurus punctatus trilobite tails from the Silurian Period, specifically the Homerian Stage of the Wenlock Series, collected from the world-famous Wren’s Nest, Dudley, United Kingdom.
This specimen displays a cluster of trilobite pygidia (tail segments), showing remarkable preservation with good detail on the segment articulation and ridges. These represent a classic UK fossil species often studied in palaeontological research due to the site’s exceptional fossil record.
Geological Context:
- Formation: Wenlock Limestone
- Stage: Homerian, Wenlock Series
- Period: Silurian (~430 million years ago)
- Location: Wren’s Nest, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
- Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine reefal environment rich in reef-building organisms and benthic fauna
Taxonomy:
- Species: Encrinurus punctatus
- Family: Encrinuridae
- Order: Phacopida
- Class: Trilobita
- Phylum: Arthropoda
Morphological Features:
- Distinctive segmented tails (pygidia) with tubercles and well-defined axial lobes
- Tails often preserved detached in slabs due to post-mortem transport and sedimentation processes
- Often associated with soft carbonate muds that allowed for fine preservation
Collector’s Note: This fossil slab was carefully chosen for its scientific and aesthetic value. It makes an excellent educational or display piece. A photograph in the listing shows the exact specimen you will receive, with a scale cube (1cm) to assist with accurate size assessment.
Certification: All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Perfect for collectors, educators, or anyone passionate about the fascinating prehistoric life of Britain!
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