Articulated trilobite ontogeny: suggestions for a methodological standard

In order to maximize the utility of future studies of trilobite ontogeny, we propose a set of standard practices that relate to the collection, nomenclature, description, depiction, and interpretation of ontogenetic series inferred from articulated specimens belonging to individual species. In some cases, these suggestions may also apply to ontogenetic studies of other fossilized taxa.

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A set of standard practices have been proposed to maximize the utility of future studies of trilobite ontogeny, focusing on collection, nomenclature, description, depiction, and interpretation of ontogenetic series. These suggestions may also be relevant to ontogenetic studies of other fossilized taxa.