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Morocops is an extinct genus of phacopid trilobites known from Devonian rocks in Morocco, including the Anti-Atlas region. It belongs to Phacopidae, a family of trilobites recognized for compound eyes built from many large visual lenses and for a distinct cephalon, thorax, and pygidium. Morocops is therefore of interest primarily as a Moroccan Devonian fossil taxon rather than as a living animal.
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What is Morocops?
Morocops is an extinct genus of phacopid trilobites known from Devonian rocks in Morocco. Fossils are especially associated with the Anti-Atlas region.
What family does Morocops belong to?
Morocops belongs to Phacopidae, a family of trilobites with distinctive compound eyes. Phacopid eyes were built from many large visual lenses.
When did Morocops live?
Morocops lived during the Devonian Period, when trilobites were still diverse in marine environments. Its fossils come from Devonian rock layers in Morocco.
How can you recognize a phacopid trilobite like Morocops?
Phacopids are known for prominent compound eyes made from many large lenses and for a distinct body divided into a cephalon, thorax, and pygidium. Morocops shares that characteristic trilobite body plan.
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