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Name:
Eurypterus remipes
Age: Upper Silurian
Formation: Bertie Waterlime, Phelps Member, Fiddlers Green Formation
Location: Herkimer County, New York
Size: Eurypterid is 3.7 inches long
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This is a very detailed eurypterid fossil. It is a complete Eurypterus remipes from the Silurian of New York. Eurypterus remipes is the State Fossil of New York, and is one of the most unusual arthropods in the fossil record. Eurypterids were thought to be one of the first aquatic animals to explore onto land. This specimen is complete with both paddles fully intact. The ''sea scorpion'' is nicely showcased on the 6.3'' X 8.0'' rectangular plate of waterlime. But the unique feature of this eurypterid is that all eight ''walking arms'' are preserved - this is an extremely rare occurrence in the fossil record. Also, there is no repair or restoration whatsoever to this wonderful specimen. This is a very complete eurypterid fossil that displays its features beautifully (even better than the photo shows).
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