Isotelus vs Cyclopyge
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Isotelus
Isotelus is an extinct genus of large asaphid trilobite that lived during the Ordovician period. It possessed a smooth, relatively featureless exoskeleton and lacked the prominent spines seen in other trilobite genera. The species Isotelus rex, discovered in Manitoba, Canada, is recognized as one of the largest trilobites in the fossil record. The genus is well-known for its prevalence in ancient...
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Cyclopyge
Exceptionally large compound eyes distinguish Cyclopyge, a genus of Ordovician trilobites. The eyes occupy much of the sides of the cephalon, or head shield, making vision a conspicuous feature of its anatomy. Their extent contrasts with the smaller visual surfaces of many bottom-associated trilobites and has shaped scientific interpretations of how these animals lived.
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