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Early Trilobite Development Stages

Early Trilobite Development Stages. Trilobites molted their exoskeletons in order to grow, a developmental trait that unite them with arthropods within Superphylum Ecdysozoa. There are three formal periods of early trilobite development:

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Early Trilobite Development Stages

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  1. Early Trilobite Development Stages Trilobites molted their exoskeletons in order to grow, a developmental trait that unite them with arthropods within SuperphylumEcdysozoa There are three formal periods of early trilobite development: Protaspid: larval form comprised of the beginnings of indistinguishable cephalon and pygidium. Then, a transverse furrow appeared between the cephalon and pygidium (i.e., head and tail) from which two new thoracic segments grew. Meraspid: New segments appear posterior to the pygidium (pygidial segments) as well as anterior to the pygidium (thoracic), with those anterior to the pygidium becoming the thoracic segments. All new segment articulated and could thus freely flex. Holaspid: Starts after full complement of thoracic segments of a mature trilobite had developed in the Meraspid. Ecdysiscontinued during the holaspid stage of development, though with no additional segments added to the thorax. Protaspid 1st thoracic segment Segments are flexible Meraspid All adult thoracic segments Holaspid www.trilobites.usTeaching Tools

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