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Cyclopyge
Cyclopyge is a genus of trilobites from the Ordovician Period, recognized by exceptionally large compound eyes occupying much of the sides of the cephalon. It belonged to a group commonly interpreted as pelagic or deep-water trilobites rather than animals confined to the seafloor. The enlarged visual surfaces suggest adaptation to weak light, while the broad field of view may have helped the anima...
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Asaphus
Asaphus is a genus of trilobite from the Ordovician period, belonging to the family Asaphidae, with fossils primarily found in the Baltic region including Russia, Estonia, and Sweden. Several species within the genus developed prominent stalked eyes, with Asaphus kowalewskii bearing eyestalks that can reach several centimeters in height. These elongated eyes are thought to have been an adaptation...
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