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Trilobite - Wikipedia One of the earliest groups of arthropods to appear in the fossil record, trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals, existing in oceans for almost 270 million years, with over 22,000 species having been described
Cambrian period, Extinction, Arthropod, Facts - Britannica Trilobite, any member of a group of extinct fossil arthropods easily recognized by their distinctive three-lobed, three-segmented form Trilobites were exclusively marine animals that first appeared 521 million years ago near the beginning of the Cambrian Period and persisted into the Permian Period
A Guide to the Orders of Trilobites Learn more about trilobite morphology, anatomy, ecology, behavior, reproduction, and development, and how they relate to trilobite origins, evolution, and classification Explore trilobite biostratigraphy, paleobiogeography, persistence across geological time, and their ultimate extinction
Trilobite Facts: Amazing Animals That Existed Before The Dinosaurs Trilobites are extinct marine arthropods that are known from fossils found all over the world The name ‘trilobite’ refers to the three lobes, or ridges, that run along the length of a trilobite’s body Trilobites first appeared in the fossil record in the early Cambrian period, around 521 mya
What were trilobites? - Oxford University Museum of Natural History Trilobites are a group of extinct marine arthropods that first appeared around 521 million years ago, shortly after the beginning of the Cambrian period, living through the majority of the Palaeozoic Era, for nearly 300 million years
Trilobite - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts These ancient creatures came in a number of different shapes and sizes Though specific details varied, most had a rather rounded body shape Like all arthropods, they had segmented bodies Researchers classify these segments into three major portions
Introduction to Trilobites | AMNH Trilobites stand among the most successful creatures in the history of our planet Indeed, their success has had an enormous scientific impact, providing evidence for the theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
Trilobites, Earths Fascinating Prehistoric Arthropods » Geology Science Trilobites are one of the earliest known complex life forms and left behind an extensive fossil record, making them a subject of great interest to paleontologists The name “trilobite” originates from their distinctive body structure, which is divided into three distinct longitudinal lobes
What are trilobites? - The Australian Museum Trilobites can range in size from millimeters to several centimeters Image: Abram Powell The group Trilobita existed from early in the Cambrian Period (520 million years ago) until the end of the Permian Period (250 million years ago)