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Rare and beautifully preserved specimen of Megistaspis elongata, preserved in a natural rolled (enrolled) position and collected from the famous Ordovician deposits of Slemmestad, Norway.
Measuring approximately (add size), this trilobite displays the characteristic deep black jet coloration that makes Norwegian Ordovician fossils so distinctive. The specimen has outstanding preservation, with crisp anatomical detail and a natural three-dimensional enrolled posture that captures the defensive behavior of these ancient marine arthropods.
Megistaspis elongata lived in the warm seas covering Scandinavia during the Middle Ordovician, approximately 470 million years ago.
Carefully prepared to preserve every original detail, this fossil is both scientifically important and highly decorative—a wonderful addition to any fossil collection or museum display.
- Species: Megistaspis elongata
- Age: Middle Ordovician (~470 million years)
- Formation: Huk Formation, Lyssaker mb.
- Locality: Slemmestad, Norway
- Size: Approx. 3 cm
