Ogygiocarella debuchii (Brongniart 1822)
Perfect complete negative on black shale. The trilobites from Betton Wood quarry show exceptional preservation as the shales have been subject to metamorphism. This specimen shows the hyptostoma in position. This plate protected the mouth parts on the under surface of the Trilobite. preservation and detail superb.
Ordovician, Uppermost Llanvirn Series, 'Llandeilian 'Stage, Meadowtown Formation.
Betton Wood Quarry, Bromlow, Shropshire.
Trilobite : 6 cm long.
