description Arthricocephalus Overview
Arthricocephalus is a genus of trilobites that lived during the Cambrian Period. Fossils assigned to the genus are especially associated with South China, where they have been used in biostratigraphy to help identify and correlate lower Cambrian rock units. Arthricocephalus belongs to the family Oryctocephalidae within the order Corynexochida, and is known from marine sedimentary deposits.
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When did Arthricocephalus live?
Arthricocephalus is a Cambrian trilobite genus from the early Paleozoic. Its fossils are especially associated with South China.
Why is Arthricocephalus useful in biostratigraphy?
Its fossils help identify and correlate lower Cambrian rock units. That lets researchers compare the relative ages of marine strata from different places.
Where are the best-known Arthricocephalus fossils found?
South China is the main geographic association for Arthricocephalus in paleontological literature. The genus is commonly discussed in connection with South China's lower Cambrian rocks.
Is Arthricocephalus a species or a genus?
Arthricocephalus is a genus name, so it groups related trilobite species rather than naming one specimen. The name is most useful when paired with its Cambrian age and South China fossil record.
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