Defn: Same as Trilobate.
TRILOBITA
Tri`lo*bi"ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL.] (Paleon.)
Defn: An extinct order of arthropods comprising the trilobites.
TRILOBITE
Tri"lo*bite (tri"lo*bit), n. Etym: [Cf. F. trilobite. See Trilobate.]
(Paleon.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of extinct arthropods belonging to
the order Trilobita. Trilobites were very common in the Silurian and
Devonian periods, but became extinct at the close of the Paleozoic.
So named from the three lobes usually seen on each segment.
TRILOBITIC
Tri`lo*bit"ic, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to or containing, trilobites; as, trilobitic rocks.
TRILOCULAR
Tri*loc"u*lar, a. Etym: [Pref. tri- + locular: cf. F. triloculaire.]
Defn: Having three cells or cavities; as, a trilocular capsule; a trilocular heart.
TRILOGY
Tril"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. Tri-) + trilogie.]