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Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal ‘extra’ set of legs

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trilobite fossils from upstate new york reveal extra set of legs

A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New York has an additional set of legs underneath its head. The research suggests that having a fifth pair of head appendages might be more widespread among trilobites than once thought and helps researchers better understand how trilobite heads are segmented.

Source: ScienceDaily.com