Hollardops Trilobite Fossil in Matrix Specimen B

2.5"  The name Trilobite means three lobed and refers to the main axial lobe which is flanked by side-ribs on the left and right, not the head, thorax, and tail that one might assume. They were one of the most common creatures of the Paleozoic era and went extinct before dinosaurs ever appeared. Their exoskeletons lent themselves easily to fossilization due to the high calcite content. Each family has distinct variations- so you can pick out one or a few that match your fossil style. Hollardops is a genus of trilobites, an extinct class of marine arthropods that thrived during the Paleozoic era. Hollardops is particularly well-known from the Devonian period, approximately 419 to 359 million years ago. This genus provides significant insights into the morphology, ecology, and evolutionary history of trilobites. One of the most distinctive features of Hollardops is its well-developed, compound eyes. These eyes are composed of numerous small lenses, providing a wide field of vision. The l