description Ampyx Overview
Ampyx is an extinct genus of trilobite from the order Trinucleida that lived during the Ordovician period. These blind trilobites are easily recognized by the long, prominent glabellar spine that extends forward from the front of their cephalon, as well as their distinct genal spines. Fossil specimens are commonly discovered in marine sedimentary deposits across Britain and other parts of Europe. The unusual cranidal anatomy of Ampyx makes it a distinctive subject for paleontologists studying Ordovician benthic marine ecosystems.
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What is the long spine on Ampyx used to identify?
The prominent forward-pointing glabellar spine is one of Ampyx's defining features. It projects from the front of the cephalon, or head shield.
When did Ampyx live?
Ampyx lived during the Ordovician Period. It was a marine trilobite belonging to the order Trinucleida.
Could Ampyx see?
Ampyx is commonly described as a blind trilobite. Its fossils are recognized more by the shape of the cephalon and long spine than by developed eyes.
What kind of animal was Ampyx?
Ampyx was an extinct marine arthropod and a member of the trilobites. It also had distinctive genal spines along the sides of its head shield.
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