Although researching has provided a definition for the word trilobite there does not seem to be any reference as to why one would be referred to as a trilobite. A trilobite is an extinct arthropod from Paleozoic times of which the skeleton is divided into three parts.
Trilobite.
The trilobite exoskeleton is attributed to serving as a protective shell that supported and protected the soft body parts of the trilobite. It also provided structure and support for muscle attachment, aiding in movement and burrowing. Additionally, the exoskeleton helped trilobites with defense against predators and environmental stressors.
Trilobites varied in size, with some species being as small as a few millimeters and others growing up to 70 centimeters in length. The average size of a trilobite was around 5-10 centimeters in length.
Trilobites were associated with the Paleozoic era, from the Cambrian to the Permian.
The head section of a trilobite is known as the cephalon and is usually the most prominent part of the body. It typically contains the eyes, antennae, and mouthparts. The cephalon is often divided into different regions, such as the glabella and the librigena.
Trilobite.
Trilobite+sand=crab
rock and plankton
The trilobite is able to survive droughts because it is eggs can survive millions of years before hatching.
The trilobite.
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Trilobite.
Cambrian Period
Yes, they have crystal eyes.
PALEONTOLOGY
Rock+Plankton
trilobite and sand