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Trilobite

Trilobita

Trilobites are ancient sea creatures that lived long before dinosaurs. They had hard shells and many legs, like tiny armored bugs of the past.

Lebensraum: Marine

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The Trilobite has a distinctive three-lobed body, segmented lengthwise and across, covered by a hard exoskeleton. Its body is typically oval or elongated with a prominent head, a multi-segmented middle section, and a tail plate. While fossilized, some likely displayed dark, earthy tones or mottled patterns.

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Trilobite

Kategorie

Invertebrate

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Some trilobites could even burrow into the seafloor, hiding from hungry predators!

The largest trilobite ever found was over 70 centimeters long, about the size of a small dog!

Their name means 'three lobes' in Latin, referring to the distinct sections of their body.

Trilobites are more closely related to modern crabs and spiders than to insects, despite their appearance!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Shell Shield

Trilobite has a tough, segmented exoskeleton that helps them protect their soft body from predators and injuries.

Fähigkeit

Eye Spy

Trilobite can see in many directions using large compound eyes because this helps them spot ancient predators and find food.

Fähigkeit

Curl Defense

Trilobite can roll up into a tight ball because this ability helps them shield their vulnerable underside from danger.

Maße und Details

Größe
2-700 mm
Lebenserwartung
365-1825 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
30

Ernährung und Fütterung

Trilobites grazed on detritus, filtered tiny particles, or hunted small invertebrates on the ocean floor.

Hauptnahrung

  • organic debris
  • algae
  • microorganisms
  • small worms

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Anomalocaris

Anomalocaris canadensis

A large Cambrian predator that hunted early arthropods.

eaten by

Sea Scorpion

Pterygotus rhenaniae

A giant Eurypterid, a formidable predator of ancient seas.

eaten by

Sacabambaspis

Sacabambaspis janvieri

An early jawless fish that likely preyed on smaller marine creatures.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Trilobites are fossils and no longer alive, so they are safe to explore and learn about.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das größe von Trilobite?

2-700 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Trilobite?

365-1825 Tage

Was frisst Trilobite?

Trilobites grazed on detritus, filtered tiny particles, or hunted small invertebrates on the ocean floor.

Wo findet man Trilobite normalerweise?

Marine

Wie jagt Trilobite?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Trilobite?

30

Snap-Karte

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