**Burmeisterella**
**Definition**
Burmeisterella is a genus of extinct trilobites belonging to the order Phacopida, known from the Devonian period. These marine arthropods are characterized by their distinctive exoskeleton and segmented bodies.
**Overview**
Burmeisterella trilobites lived approximately 419 to 359 million years ago during the Devonian, a time often called the „Age of Fishes.” Fossils of this genus have been found in various parts of Europe, providing insight into the diversity and evolution of early marine ecosystems. Like other trilobites, Burmeisterella possessed a hard, calcified exoskeleton divided into three lobes and multiple segments, which aided in protection and mobility. Their morphology suggests they were benthic organisms, living on or near the sea floor.
**Classification**
– Kingdom: Animalia
– Phylum: Arthropoda
– Class: Trilobita
– Order: Phacopida
– Genus: Burmeisterella
**Significance**
The study of Burmeisterella contributes to understanding trilobite diversity and paleoecology during the Devonian period. Their fossils help paleontologists reconstruct ancient marine environments and evolutionary patterns within arthropods.
**Meta Description**
Burmeisterella is an extinct genus of Devonian trilobites known for their segmented exoskeletons. They provide valuable information on marine life and ecosystems of the Paleozoic era.