Ampyx (trilobite)

Ampyx (meaning hairband) is a Ordovician-Silurian genus of Asaphid trilobites of the family Raphiophoridae. Species of Ampyx are characterized by three extended spines on the head-shield, one spine derived from each free cheek, and one spine emanating from the glabella. Species include Ampyx linleyensis (Lanvirn-Caradoc series). Species of Ampyx grew to an average length of 1.5 inches (4 centimeters).

Ampyx (trilobite)

Ampyx (meaning hairband) is a Ordovician-Silurian genus of Asaphid trilobites of the family Raphiophoridae. Species of Ampyx are characterized by three extended spines on the head-shield, one spine derived from each free cheek, and one spine emanating from the glabella. Species include Ampyx linleyensis (Lanvirn-Caradoc series). Species of Ampyx grew to an average length of 1.5 inches (4 centimeters).