T for trilobite

T is for... trilobite!

Trilobites are an extinct group of arthropod. Arthropods are animals with jointed exoskeletons, like crabs, spiders and insects.

Trilobites came in all shapes and sizes. The biggest trilobite grew to about:

 

7 cm in length

70 cm in length

700 cm in length

 

A set of preserved trilobite fossils on white background