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Goldius is an extinct Devonian genus of scutelluid trilobites. It is placed in the family Scutelluidae in regional literature and in Thysanopeltidae in some modern taxonomic databases, reflecting classification differences within this group. European records include Middle Devonian Eifelian rocks of Belgium and the Ardennes, where Goldius angusticalix was described; older literature also uses names such as Brontes, Bronteus, Goldfussia, and Calycoscutellum for related material. [Goldius study](https://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/241313.pdf)
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What is Goldius?
Goldius is an extinct Devonian genus of scutelluid trilobites. It is placed in Scutelluidae in some regional literature and in Thysanopeltidae in some modern databases.
Why do classifications of Goldius differ?
Goldius has been assigned to different families by different sources. Regional literature often uses Scutelluidae, while some modern taxonomic databases place it in Thysanopeltidae.
When did Goldius live?
Goldius lived during the Devonian Period. European records include Middle Devonian material.
Where are Goldius fossils known from?
Goldius is known from European fossil records, including Middle Devonian strata. The genus belongs to the scutelluid group of broad, often highly ornamented trilobites.
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