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protaspis - What does it mean?

Definition of 'protaspis'

English

Noun

(protaspides)
  • A stage in the development of a trilobite where the creature has not yet developed articulated segments.
  • Derived terms

    * anaprotaspis * metaprotaspis * paraprotaspis * protaspid

    See also

    * holaspis * meraspis

    References

    http://www.trilobites.info/ontogeny.htm

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