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Reedops
Reedops is an extinct genus of phacopid trilobite known from Devonian marine rocks. Fossil studies of species such as Reedops cephalotes, Reedops sternbergi, and Reedops bronni document schizochroal eyes, a phacopid visual structure made from separate lens units set into the eye surface. The genus is therefore relevant to paleontology both as part of the Devonian trilobite record and as material f...
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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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