description Ogygiocarella Overview
Ogygiocarella is an Ordovician trilobite genus known particularly from Wales. It belongs to the asaphid lineage and is historically notable because Edward Lhwyd illustrated a specimen in 1698, placing it among the earliest trilobites to appear in published scientific illustration. The genus is of interest both for its role in British Ordovician paleontology and for the history of fossil documentation. It is suitable for readers studying early trilobite research.
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Why is Ogygiocarella important in the history of trilobite illustration?
Edward Lhwyd illustrated a specimen in 1698, making Ogygiocarella part of the early published history of trilobite studies. The genus is an Ordovician asaphid trilobite known particularly from Wales.
Where are Ogygiocarella fossils especially associated with?
The genus is especially associated with Wales. It is also discussed within the broader fossil record of Ordovician asaphid trilobites.
What period did Ogygiocarella live in?
Ogygiocarella lived during the Ordovician Period, roughly 485 to 444 million years ago. It was a marine trilobite rather than a land animal.
Who illustrated an Ogygiocarella specimen in 1698?
Edward Lhwyd illustrated a specimen in 1698. That early image predates modern paleontology but is still historically important for documenting a trilobite fossil.
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