description Asaphellus Overview
Asaphellus is an extinct genus of asaphid trilobites from the Ordovician Period. Its fossils are widely reported from Gondwana and regions that were once situated near Gondwana, including parts of North Africa. Because the genus occurs in several geographically separated marine basins, its distribution has been used in comparisons of Ordovician faunas and in regional biostratigraphic correlation.
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What is Asaphellus?
Asaphellus is an extinct genus of asaphid trilobites from the Ordovician Period. Its fossils are widely reported from Gondwana and regions that were once near Gondwana.
Where have Asaphellus fossils been found?
Asaphellus fossils are known from several geographically separated marine regions, including parts of North Africa. Their distribution reflects the changing geography of Ordovician continents and seas.
Why is Asaphellus useful to paleontologists?
Because Asaphellus occurs across widely separated regions, it can help researchers compare Ordovician marine rock successions. Its fossils also contribute to studies of Gondwana's ancient marine environments.
What kind of trilobite was Asaphellus?
Asaphellus was an asaphid trilobite, meaning it belonged to the family-level group Asaphidae. Like other trilobites, it was a marine arthropod with a divided exoskeleton.
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