description Bolaspis Overview
Bolaspis is an extinct genus of Middle Cambrian trilobites in the family Bolaspididae. It is known from western North American formations, including the Wolsey Shale of Montana and the Marjum Formation, and its species have been included in studies of Cambrian trilobite faunas. The genus is represented by small fossil specimens, and its named species are compared using preserved details of the head shield, thorax, and pygidium.
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What kind of trilobite was Bolaspis?
Bolaspis was an extinct Middle Cambrian trilobite genus in the family Bolaspididae. It is known from western North American formations, including Montana's Wolsey Shale and the Marjum Formation.
When did Bolaspis live?
Bolaspis lived during the Middle Cambrian, more than 500 million years ago. Its fossils belong to marine Cambrian deposits that record early trilobite communities.
Where have Bolaspis fossils been found?
Reported material comes from western North America. The Wolsey Shale of Montana and Utah's Marjum Formation are among the formations associated with the genus.
Why is Bolaspis useful in trilobite studies?
Bolaspis is part of studies of Cambrian trilobite faunas and their regional distribution. Comparing its specimens with related bolaspidids helps paleontologists examine Cambrian diversity and classification.
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