Veeversaspis () (meaning "Veevers' shield") is an extinct genus of bathyurid trilobite from the Nambeet Formation in Western Australia. The type species is M. jelli, known from multiple partial specimens.
Description Veeversaspis is known from multiple specimens which were described in 2023 by Smith, and Allen, (2023). The holotype, GSWAF55755 measures at around , and is a partial cranidium.
Etymology The generic name, Veeversaspis (), is named in honour of J.J. Veevers (Macquarie University; Sydney), for the initial documentation of trilobites from the Canning Basin. And the Greek word "aspis" which means shield and is also a common component of trilobite generic names. The specific name, jelli (), was named in honour of P.A. Jell (University of Queensland; Brisbane), for his extensive contribution to Australian trilobite studies.
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