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Viaphacops is a genus of phacopid trilobites known from Devonian rocks in eastern North America. It belongs to Phacopida, an order of extinct marine arthropods whose members had calcified exoskeletons and could enroll their bodies for protection. Fossils assigned to Viaphacops are used in studies of Devonian biogeography, including comparisons between Appalachian and Old World trilobite faunas.
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What kind of fossil is Viaphacops?
Viaphacops is a genus of phacopid trilobite. It is known from Devonian rocks in eastern North America.
When did Viaphacops live?
Viaphacops lived during the Devonian Period. Its fossils are associated with Devonian marine rocks in eastern North America.
How did trilobites such as Viaphacops protect themselves?
Phacopid trilobites had calcified exoskeletons and could enroll their bodies for protection. Enrolling helped shield the softer underside from predators and hazards.
What group does Viaphacops belong to?
Viaphacops belongs to Phacopida, an order of extinct marine arthropods. It is classified within the phacopid trilobites.
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