Albertella longwelli

Name: Albertella longwelli
Palmer in Palmer and Halley, 1979
Trilobite Order Corynexochida, Family Zacanthoididae
Locality: Pahrump, Nevada - Johnny Site
Trilobite Formation: Jangle Limestone, Carrara Formation, Middle Cambrian
Stratigraphy: Middle Cambrian
Remarks: During the last few years a whole host of new species have been discovered in the Metaline Formation.
Credits: George Ast Collection

Name: Albertella longwelli
Palmer in Palmer and Halley, 1979
Locality: Pahrump, Nevada - Johnny Site
Trilobite Order Corynexochida, Family Zacanthoididae
Stratigraphy: Jangle Limestone, Carrara Formation, Middle Cambrian
Sze: 25 mm
Compliments of: Richie Kurkewicz Pangaea Collection
Comments: There are two types of Albertellas from this site, one with six segments and one with seven. Perry Damiani is researching this variation. Is it sexual dimorphism?

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