description Parabolina Overview
Parabolina is a genus of Late Cambrian trilobites in the family Olenidae. Species assigned to the genus are known particularly from Scandinavia and other areas that formed part of the Baltic paleocontinental region. Because Parabolina fossils occur in recognizable Late Cambrian intervals, they have been used as biostratigraphic index fossils, helping geologists correlate marine rock layers of similar age.
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What is Parabolina?
Parabolina is a genus of Late Cambrian trilobites in the family Olenidae. Its fossils are especially associated with Scandinavia and the Baltic paleocontinental region.
Where have Parabolina fossils been found?
Species assigned to Parabolina are known particularly from Scandinavia and other areas that were once part of the Baltic paleocontinental region. These fossils came from ancient marine environments.
Why is Parabolina useful in geology?
Parabolina fossils occur in recognizable Late Cambrian strata. Their distribution helps researchers compare and correlate rock layers across parts of the former Baltic region.
When did Parabolina live?
Parabolina lived during the Late Cambrian, more than 500 million years ago. It was an olenid trilobite living in ancient seas.
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