Discorhabdella Trilobite [Discorhabdella robusta]

Description
Discorhabdella robusta is a marine species known for its distinctive trilobite-like appearance. It has a robust, oval-shaped body with a segmented exoskeleton, similar to trilobites. This species is benthic and is predominantly found in deep sea environments, where it feeds on detritus on the seafloor. Distinguishing features include its three lobes and two pairs of antennae.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Family |
Crambeidae
Crambeidae
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Genus |
Discorhabdella
Discorhabdella
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