Redlichia
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R. advialis Öpik, 1970 |
Redlichia is a genus of trilobite of the Redlichiidae family, from the lower Cambrian period. Their fossils are found chiefly in Australia.
They are believed to be the first organisms with eyes.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- Hagadorn, J.W. (2002). "Burgess Shale-type Localities: The global picture", in Bottjer, D.J., W. Etter, J.W. Hagadorn & C.M. Tang, eds: Exceptional Fossil Preservation -- A Unique View on the Evolution of Marine Life. Columbia University Press. ISBN 0231102542.
- Greg Edgecombe and the Australian Museum. Australian Trilobites: A Species List and Bibliography. Retrieved on August 23, 2005.
- Sam Gon III. A guide to the Orders of Trilobites. Retrieved on August 23, 2005.
- Nedin, C. (1995). "The Emu Bay Shale, a Lower Cambrian fossil Lagerstätte, Kangaroo Island, South Australia". Memoirs of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists 18: 31-40.
- Simpson, Dave. Trilobites of South Australia. Retrieved on August 23, 2005.
