Balteurypterus remiceps tetragonopthalmus Fischer.
Complete articulated Eurypterid which has come to rest lying 'belly upwards'. Under magnification there is superb detail of the sculpturing on the exoskeleton. The Eurypterid is missing the limbs and the long pointed telson but is otherwise excellent.
Silurian, Wenlock Series.
River Smotrych, Bolshoe, Zalesc Village, Kamieniec Podolski, Khmelmytskyi Region, Ukraine.
Eurypterid : 8.5 cm. long.