Trilobites Common Trilobites of North America

By: Jasper Burns

A survey of representative trilobite species from North America. It includes meticulous line drawings of 42 species, with information for each concerning classification, geologic range, and geographical distribution. Descriptions of probable life style, similar species, interesting features, etc. are also given. The 8 page, illustrated Introduction includes discussions of trilobite anatomy, growth, vision, lifestyles, locomotion, feeding, classification, and extinction. A brief "suggested reading" list is also offered.

"Trilobites are among the most interesting and scientifically important of all prehistoric animals... As fossils, trilobites posses an almost unrivalled ability to fascinate. Their symmetrical forms and elegant simplicity-and occasionally baroque ornamentation- combine with the pleasing rhythms of their segmentation to captivate and delight the eye."- Jasper Burns

Other Information:
Published: 1999
Pages: 91