| Trilobites are marine animals that existed hundreds of millions
of years ago in the earth's seas. They are closely related to crustaceans
of today such as crabs and shellfish. Most trilobites lived during the Paleozoic
Era from 550 million to around 300 millions years ago. There are many different
kinds of trilobites found all over the world. New trilobite species are discovered every
year. The trilobite pictured here is a rara Devonian period trilobite from
Morroco. Click on the pictures for larger, more detailed versions. |
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| This next trilobite is also a rare Devonian trilobite from Morroco called
Psychopyge. This one has been very well preserved. You can see the multiple
body segments and spines protruding from the body. It is not often that a trilobite
is found so well preserved. |
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| Trilobites were easily fossilized because as they died their bodies
settled to the sea bottom where they were covered by layer after layer of
new soil deposits. The trilobite in this picture is a rare Asophiscus Wheeleri found
in Utah. |
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