Nellie the Olenellus santuccii

Meet Nelly the Olenellus santuccii, the adorable and unique Cambrian plushie based on the latest scientific research, perfect for fossil hunters and trilobite fans alike. Nelly is intricately detailed, complete with red gills above each leg, a hypostome under the head, and a glabella plus the cephalon rim on the head. Every major feature of Olenellid trilobites has been included to maintain the highest level of detail and recognizability. 

Found in the Eager Formation of British Columbia at the Rifle Range fossil site, Nelly hails from the Lower Cambrian period, making him among the oldest known trilobites. From The Shale Plushies presents Nelly as their first scientifically accurate trilobite plush toy, letting you cuddle with the most iconic prehistoric invertebrates in a fun and educational way. Olenellus santuccii is named after the renowned Paleontologist (and my mentor) Guy Santucci, whose extensive fieldwork in the Cranbrook area has led to many significant Paleozoic discoveries.

These plushies are perfect for paleo collectors, teachers, and institutions. They offer a wide variety of uses, thanks to their accuracy and fun colors based on living animals, which share a similar niche! Nelly's brilliant greens stem from modern Green Crabs, which have huge populations and dominate their local (and non-local) environments!

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