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Flexicalymene is a genus of trilobite that lived during the Ordovician Period (488-443 Million Years Ago). Two species are typically found in Ohio: the more common Flexicalymene retorsa , and Flexicalymene meeki , which has small genial spines. These trilobites have amazing 3D preservation and, when prepared properly using air abrasives under microscope they are truly impressive fossils. Learn About Trilobites