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Trilobite

usgb/ˈtraɪləbaɪt/Volume
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Use in Paleontology

Mainly used in science related to fossils and ancient life, not modern biology.

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Paleontologists often study trilobites to understand early marine ecosystems.
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No Living Trilobites

Remember, trilobites are always extinct, so they are not found alive today.

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Although trilobites resemble some modern insects, none are alive now.
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Timeframe Reference

Trilobites serve as reference points for specific prehistoric time periods.

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The presence of trilobites helps date the rocks to the Paleozoic era.
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