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Irvingella is an extinct genus of Late Cambrian trilobites. Fossils attributed to the genus have been reported from several regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, giving it value in comparisons of widely separated Cambrian marine faunas. Its distribution and stratigraphic occurrence make Irvingella useful for paleontological work on intercontinental correlation and the history of late Cambrian trilobite communities.
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What is Irvingella?
Irvingella is an extinct genus of Late Cambrian trilobites. Its fossils have been reported from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
When did Irvingella live?
Irvingella lived during the Late Cambrian, more than 480 million years ago. It belonged to the trilobites, an extinct group of marine arthropods.
Where have Irvingella fossils been found?
Reports place fossils attributed to the genus in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This broad distribution makes Irvingella useful for comparing Cambrian marine faunas from different regions.
Why is Irvingella important to paleontologists?
Its wide geographic distribution helps researchers compare marine communities across widely separated Cambrian rocks. Such comparisons can support studies of faunal distribution and relative age.
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