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Morocops
Morocops is an extinct genus of phacopid trilobites known from Devonian rocks in Morocco, including the Anti-Atlas region. It belongs to Phacopidae, a family of trilobites recognized for compound eyes built from many large visual lenses and for a distinct cephalon, thorax, and pygidium. Morocops is therefore of interest primarily as a Moroccan Devonian fossil taxon rather than as a living animal.
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Drotops
Drotops is a genus of phacopid trilobites from Devonian marine rocks of what is now Morocco. Specimens are recognized by a broad cephalon, a strongly segmented thorax, prominent compound eyes of the schizochroal type, and an ability to enroll for protection. Some species attained comparatively large sizes and bore conspicuous surface granulation or tubercles. Fossils of the genus are widely collec...
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