| Paradoxides davidis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Trilobita |
| Order: | Redlichiida |
| Family: | Paradoxididae |
| Genus: | Paradoxides |
| Species: | P. davidis |
| Binomial name | |
| Paradoxides davidis Salter, 1863 |
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Paradoxides davidis is a species of trilobite of the Paradoxidae family. P. davidis is relatively large compared to other trilobites with adults being 30–70 centimetres (12–28 in) long. Being so large most scientists believe that it was a carnivore often feeding on smaller trilobites. It was first described by J. W. Salter from specimens found near St David's in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.[1]