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Dionide is a genus of Ordovician trilobites in the family Dionididae. It is known from European Ordovician deposits and is described as having a notably broad cephalic border, a feature of the head shield that helps distinguish the genus from other contemporaneous trilobites. Dionide is relevant to regional studies of Ordovician fossil communities and to the classification of ptychopariid trilobites.
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What is Dionide?
Dionide is a genus of Ordovician trilobites in the family Dionididae. It is known from European Ordovician deposits and is identified partly by the shape of its head shield.
What is distinctive about Dionide’s cephalic border?
Dionide is described as having a notably broad cephalic border, meaning the rim around its head shield is relatively wide. This feature helps distinguish it from some contemporaneous trilobites.
When did Dionide live?
Dionide lived during the Ordovician Period, an interval that followed the Cambrian and preceded the Silurian. Its fossils occur in marine sedimentary rocks from that time.
Where have Dionide fossils been found?
The genus is associated with European Ordovician deposits. The exact country and rock formation depend on the species or fossil specimen being studied.
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