†Peraspis erugata Ross 1970 (trilobite)
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Trilobita - Asaphida - Nileidae
Full reference: R. J., J.r. Ross. 1970. Ordovician Brachiopods, Trilobites, and Stratigraphy in Eastern and Central Nevada. United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 639:1-99
Belongs to Peraspis according to R. J., Jr. Ross 1970
Sister taxa: Peraspis kolouros, Peraspis lineolata, Peraspis omega, Peraspis yukonensis
Type specimen: USNM 160869, a cephalon/head (cranidium)
Ecology: fast-moving low-level epifaunal carnivore
Distribution:
• Whiterockian of Norway (2 collections)
• Ordovician of United States (4: Nevada)
• Ibexian of United States (1: California)
Total: 7 collections each including a single occurrence
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