trilobite Blountia polita, Yellowstone National Park
Summary
USNM_96488: The trilobite Blountia polita (USNM 96488) (pictured) was discovered in the Middle Cambrian (~520 million years ago), Pilgrim Formation of Yellowstone National Park. As trilobites continued to evolve during the Paleozoic, so did their vision. From a lack of eyes to compound eyes, trilobites' vision is well documented in the fossil record, because of this, scientists are able to get insights on vision and the origin of eyes themselves. As a trilobite’s habitat changed, their body had to as well so they could continue to survive.;
Megan Norr;
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Tags
yellowstone national park
fossils
trilobites
paleontology
20797 d
usnm 96488
geology
trilobite blountia polita
vision
eyes
compound eyes
middle cambrian
million years
pilgrim formation
trilobite s habitat
megan norr
national parks gallery
high resolution
wyoming
ultra high resolution
Date
1990 - 2020
Location
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication