Trilobites and Their Kin: Evolution, Diversity, and Fossil Insights
A special issue of Arthropoda (ISSN 2813-3323).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 1664
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cambrian and ordovician trilobites; paleozoic diversity and disparity; functional morphology and biomechanics; ecomorphological trends
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Trilobites and Their Kin: Evolution, Diversity, and Fossil Insights" offers a comprehensive exploration of trilobites and their relatives. Trilobites, ancient arthropods, hold a unique position in paleontology and evolution due to their diversity and extensive fossil record. This Special Issue covers various aspects of trilobite biology, evolution, and their significance in earth sciences, targeting a multidisciplinary audience. Topics include taxonomy, phylogeny, diversity, morphology, paleoecology, taphonomy, preservation, biogeography, and evolutionary patterns. The papers published in this Special Issue will delve into trilobite evolution, ecological roles, habitats, and interactions. Furthermore, they will shed light on their distribution, adaptations, and the broader insights trilobite fossils offer regarding Earth's history, climate change, and mass extinctions. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts fostering a deeper understanding of these remarkable creatures.
Dr. Jorge Esteve
Dr. Francesc Pérez-Peris
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- trilobites
- paleontology
- fossil record
- evolutionary biology
- extinct species
- taxonomy
- cambrian period
- ordovician period
- fossil preservation
- ancient ecosystems
- geological history
- trilobite evolution
- trilobite fossils
- trilobite classification
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