†Asaphiscus glaber Walcott 1916 (trilobite)
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Trilobita - Asaphida - Asaphidae
Alternative combinations: Asaphiscus glabra, Blountia glabra, Eteraspis glabra
Belongs to Asaphiscus according to F. Rasetti 1965
See also Resser 1937
Sister taxa: Asaphiscus (Blainia), Asaphiscus agatho, Asaphiscus anaxis, Asaphiscus calanus, Asaphiscus duris, Asaphiscus florus, Asaphiscus iddingsi, Asaphiscus laeviceps, Asaphiscus minor, Asaphiscus wheeleri
Type specimen: USNM 62804
Ecology: fast-moving low-level epifaunal carnivore
Distribution:
• Cambrian of United States (1: Georgia collection)
• Solvan of United States (5: Pennsylvania)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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