Mental Floss has a post about trilobites. Here are some highlights.
- Over 20,000 species are currently known.
- Trilobites first appeared around 450 million years ago.
- Many would curl up into little balls for protection.
- At first, scientists didn't know what to make of them.
- Most trilobite fossils are actually molted exoskeletons.
- Three states have mad a trilobite their official fossil.
- Trilobites gathered food in a variety of ways.
- Trilobites were wiped out by the biggest extinction in history.
- Native Americans used them as amulets.
- One Chinese trilobite was named after a Star Wars character.
Check it out for the details!
