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Phacops
Phacops is a Devonian trilobite species originating from North America. It’s notable for its unique schizochroal eyes, complex structures that could move independently to track movement. These eyes provided crucial evidence supporting Niles Eldredge's theory of punctuated equilibrium in the 1970s. The fossil is primarily studied by paleontologists examining early arthropod evolution and Devonian m...
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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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