description Remopleurides Overview
Remopleurides is an extinct genus of Ordovician trilobites in the family Remopleurididae. It is distinguished by unusually large, curved eyes that extend along much of the cephalon, giving the animal a broad field of view; the cephalon and pygidium also show specialized proportions within the group. Fossils occur in Ordovician marine rocks of Europe, North America, and Australia, and the genus is discussed in connection with swimming or open-water habits.
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What is unusual about Remopleurides' eyes?
Remopleurides had unusually large, curved eyes that extended along much of the cephalon. This gave the Ordovician trilobite a broad field of view.
When did Remopleurides live?
Remopleurides was an Ordovician trilobite genus. It belonged to the family Remopleurididae and lived in marine environments.
Which body parts distinguish Remopleurides?
Its large curved eyes are the most striking feature, while the cephalon and pygidium also had specialized proportions. These traits help distinguish it from more conventionally shaped trilobites.
Was Remopleurides related to modern horseshoe crabs?
Remopleurides was a trilobite, not a horseshoe crab, although both belong to the broader arthropod family tree. Its distinctive eyes and body proportions are known from Ordovician fossils.
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