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Cyrtosymbole

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Devonian aulacopleurid trilobite from European marine deposits, found notably in Germany and surrounding regions, characterized by its distinctive pleural form.

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What is Cyrtosymbole?

Cyrtosymbole is a Devonian aulacopleurid trilobite. It is known from European marine deposits, especially Germany and surrounding regions.

Where have Cyrtosymbole fossils been found?

Cyrtosymbole fossils are associated with European marine deposits. Germany and nearby regions are specifically noted for records of this genus.

What does aulacopleurid mean?

Aulacopleurid identifies the trilobite family to which Cyrtosymbole belongs. It places the genus within a particular branch of Devonian trilobite diversity rather than describing a modern animal group.

What feature is Cyrtosymbole known for?

Cyrtosymbole is characterized by a distinctive pleural form. Pleurae are the side extensions of trilobite body segments, so this feature concerns the shape and arrangement of its segmented body.

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