Trilobite Legs (IMAGE)

University of Adelaide

Trilobite Legs

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Fossil of Megistaspis trilobite showing the legs of one side: those on the head (legs 1-3) carrying short strong spines (yellow arrowheads), while those on the thorax (legs 4, 5) are smooth.

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University of Adelaide

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