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Noun: trilobite  'trI-lu,bIt
  1. Extinct marine arthropod abundant in Paleozoic times, characterized by a three-lobed exoskeleton
    "Trilobite fossils are popular among collectors due to their intricate patterns and good preservation"

Derived forms: trilobites

Type of: arthropod

Encyclopedia: Trilobite