Desmoceratoideans
Desmoceratoideans are a group of extinct marine organisms that lived during the Cambrian period, approximately 541 to 485 million years ago. They are characterized by their distinctive, segmented bodies and are considered to be among the earliest known arthropods. Desmoceratoideans are known from a variety of fossil types, including complete and partial skeletons, as well as isolated body parts.
The name "desmoceratoideans" comes from the Greek words "desmos," meaning bond, and "keratos," meaning horn, reflecting
Desmoceratoideans are classified within the subphylum Trilobita, which also includes the more familiar trilobites. However, unlike
The study of desmoceratoideans is important for understanding the early evolution of arthropods and the development