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Trilobite ID- Ameura missouriensis?


Collector9658

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Been on a bit of a bug hunt lately. After a lot of effort, I found a layer with trilobites. After some research, it seems the 3 types of trilobite genus available in Pennsylvanian aged rocks around this area are Ameura, Anisopyge, and Ditomopyge. Ameura missouriensis is reported from the Deer Creek Formation and looks like the closest match. I just wanted to get some second opinions and see what others thought as well.

 

Enrolled, but missing cheeks 

 

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Isolated cephalon 

 

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Anisopyge is restricted to the Permian. Congrats on these Ameura missouriensis. happy0144.gif 

 

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Owens, R.M. 2003

The Stratigraphical Distribution and Extinctions of Permian Trilobites.

Special Papers in Palaeontology, 70:377-397

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17 hours ago, connorp said:

Very nice specimens!

Thank you! I really wanted to find this particular bug now for years, so it's been quite a goal checked off my list. I'll have some complete ones to share after preparation!

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