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Cybele is an extinct genus of trilobites that lived during the Middle to Late Ordovician period. Belonging to the family Cheiruridae, these marine arthropods are characterized by their distinctive, heavily tuberculate exoskeletons and broad, rounded pygidiums, or tail shields. Fossils of Cybele are commonly found in Paleozoic sedimentary rocks across former Gondwanan and Laurentian continents, including regions of modern Europe and North America. Paleontologists use these specimens to study Ordovician marine biodiversity and the evolutionary adaptations of benthic sea-floor dwellers.
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What kind of animal was the Cybele trilobite?
*Cybele* is an extinct genus of marine arthropods known as trilobites that lived during the Middle to Late Ordovician period. They are recognized by their distinctive, heavily textured exoskeletons.
What family does the Cybele trilobite belong to?
The *Cybele* trilobite belongs to the family Cheiruridae. Members of this prehistoric family are characterized by their unique physical structures and heavily armored bodies.
What are the identifying features of a Cybele fossil?
Fossils of *Cybele* are easily recognized by their broad, rounded pygidiums (tail shields) and heavily tuberculate exoskeletons. The entire outer shell is typically covered in distinct, bumpy nodes.
When did the Cybele trilobite live?
These ancient marine creatures lived during the Middle to Late Ordovician period, hundreds of millions of years ago. Their fossils are frequently uncovered in Ordovician-era geological deposits.
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