description Lobopyge Overview
Lobopyge is a historical and taxonomic name for a group of extinct lichid trilobites, especially forms now treated in relation to the genus Acanthopyge. The trilobite name was applied to species from the late Ordovician, Silurian, and Devonian, with records from Europe, Canada, and Morocco. Its classification is source-dependent because Lobopyge was also established for a millipede genus and several trilobite species have since been reassigned. [Lobopyge taxonomic record](https://www.mindat.org/taxon-9279719.html)
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What is Lobopyge?
Lobopyge is a historical and taxonomic name for a group of extinct lichid trilobites. The name is especially used for forms now treated in relation to the genus Acanthopyge.
When did Lobopyge trilobites live?
Species assigned to Lobopyge have been reported from the late Ordovician, Silurian, and Devonian. This means the name has been applied across several Paleozoic intervals.
Is Lobopyge still a stable genus name?
The name is taxonomically historical and has been used in different ways. Many forms associated with it are now discussed in relation to Acanthopyge, so identification should be tied to the specific species and source.
What kind of trilobite was Lobopyge?
Lobopyge refers to lichid trilobite forms. Lichids were an extinct trilobite group known for distinctive body ornament and spines in many species.
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