Boganida

Boganida is a genus of trilobites belonging to the order Asaphida. These extinct marine arthropods lived during the Ordovician period. Boganida trilobites are characterized by their relatively large size and a distinctive semi-elliptical cephalon (head shield). The genus is typically found in the Baltic region, specifically in areas now encompassing parts of Russia and Estonia. Key features used for identification include the glabellar shape and the arrangement of the thoracic segments. The genus is significant for understanding the evolutionary relationships within the Asaphida order and contributing to biostratigraphic dating of Ordovician strata.