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Redlichiidae

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An artistic illustration of Olenoides typicalis, a species of trilobite from the Burgess Shale fossil site.

Redlichiidae is a family of ancient sea creatures called trilobites. These small, hard-shelled animals lived in the oceans long ago, from the Botomian to the Middle Cambrian period, which was about 520 to 510 million years ago.

Trilobites like those in the Redlichiidae family had unique shapes and patterns on their shells, helping scientists learn about life in the early seas. They are very important for understanding how life evolved on Earth because they were among the first complex animals to appear in the fossil record.

The Redlichiidae family includes many different groups of trilobites, called genera, which are grouped into five subfamilies. Studying these fossils helps scientists picture the ancient oceans and the creatures that lived there millions of years ago.

Taxonomy

The Redlichiidae family includes many different groups of ancient sea creatures called trilobites. These groups are organized into smaller families based on their similarities.

Redlichiinae

Metaredlichiinae

Neoredlichiinae

  • Neoredlichia (main group)
  • Leptoredlichia
  • Olgaspis
  • Xenoredlichia

Pararedlichiinae

Wutingaspinae

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