Svalbardites

Svalbardites is an extinct group of small sea creatures called trilobites. These interesting animals lived in the ocean during a time called the Arenig stage, which was part of the Ordovician Period. That was about 478 to 471 million years ago. Scientists discovered fossils of Svalbardites in rocks from this ancient time, helping us learn about life in the early oceans of our planet. Studying these fossils gives us clues about how animals lived and evolved long before dinosaurs even existed.