Acidaspis

/ˌæsɪˈdæspɪs/ noun

A genus of prehistoric trilobites (ancient armored sea creatures) with spiny or sharp features on their shells.

From Latin 'acidus' combined with Greek 'aspis' (shield or spiny). The scientific name refers to the pointed shield-like features on these ancient arthropods' exoskeletons.

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