👉 Palaeocarida is a genus of early Archaean (or early Mesozoic) marine animals that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. They are characterized by their long, slender bodies and large, oval-shaped eyes. Palaeocarids were primarily herbivores and had a diet of plant material. Their teeth were small, with four cusps at each end to facilitate crushing of food. This adaptation allowed them to survive on the bleak landscapes of the late Cret
