Redlichiida
Modern forms
Although the trilobites were present in the oceans for 350 million
years, they died out at the end of the Permian. There is nothing alive
today that is exactly the same as trilobites although insects,
crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc), and arachnids (spiders and
scorpions) are relatives. The closest relative is the horse shoe
crab Limulus.
Author: Sue Beardmore
Last updated: 18/11/06
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