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Scientific classification

Kingdom:

Animalia

Phylum:

Arthropoda

Class:

Trilobita

Subclass:

Librostoma

Order:

Asaphida

Genus:

Ampyx

Ampyx is a genus of Asaphid Ordovician-Silurian trilobites. They are characterized by three extended spines on the head-shield.[1] Species include Ampyx linleyensis (Lanvirn-Caradoc series).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ H H Swinnerton - Outlines of Palaentology, Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, 1972. ISBN 0 7131 2357 5.
  2. ^ British Palaeozoic Fossils - Natural History Museum 4th edition 1975. Plate 8. ISBN 0 565 05624 7.

See also[]

  • List of trilobites


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