Veeversaspis (pronounced as /ˌvɪvəzˈæspɪs/) (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.[1]
Veeversaspis is known from multiple specimens which were described in 2023 by Smith, and Allen, (2023). The holotype, GSWAF55755 measures at around 14mm, and is a partial cranidium.[1]
The generic name, Veeversaspis (pronounced as /ˌvɪvəzˈæspɪs/), 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 (pronounced as /dʒɛlaɪ/), was named in honour of P.A. Jell (University of Queensland; Brisbane), for his extensive contribution to Australian trilobite studies.[1]