Earth Science Digital Image Library - Peronopsis
Earth Science Digital Image Library - Peronopsis
Grade Levels
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 7th Grade
Course, Subject
Related Academic Standards
Topic
Geologic History
Description
Peronopsis interstricta is one of the smallest trilobites (4-5 mm in length in this image) identified from the Cambrian of North America. Although many trilobite species were thought to have excellent eyesight, this species was blind. It is likely that Peronopsis inhabited environments that were devoid of light.
Location
Author’s collection – trilobite (Cambrian Wheeler Shale, – Delta, Utah)
Credits
With support from the Center for Applied Technologies in Education, The Earth Science Digital Library is an initiative authored by Russell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, New York.
Description
The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an archive of quality digital images for teacher and/or student reference in their studies of Earth Science. For additional information about the image, please click on a link below:
