F128 – Richard D. Little Geology Collection

Sample ID F128 • Cabinet M

Eurypterus remipes

17.51cm W x 3.42cm H x 13.37cm D • 976g

Sample Type	Fossil	Fossil Type	Altered hard parts		Mohs Hardness		3
Domain	Eukaryota	Kingdom	Animalia	Phylum	Arthropoda	Class	Xiphosura
Order	Eurypterida	Family	Eurypteridae	Genus	Eurypterus	Species	E. remipes
Distribution/Period		North America and Germany, Silurian			Habitat	Marine
Preservation	Carbonization	Orig. Material?	NA	Relief	Positive	Mineral Comp.	Shale

This fossil is preserved by carbonization. SLightly visible segments and eyes on this fossil. There is a perfect imprint of the body, fins, head and tail.