Description

Silurian period 420 million years

From New York

Size is about 3 inches big and weighs about 135 grams.

The Eurypterus remipes, or sea scorpion, is an extinct genus of predatory arthropod from the Silurian period, approximately 420 million years ago. Discovered in New York, the head section of the creature, provides key insights into the anatomy and behavior of these ancient sea scorpions. Characterized by a prominent pair of grasping pincers (chelae) and a streamlined head, Remipes likely inhabited shallow marine environments, preying on smaller organisms. Its well-developed compound eyes and robust exoskeleton suggest it was a highly effective predator in its ecosystem. Fossils like this head section are important for understanding the evolutionary history of early arthropods and their role in ancient marine food webs.

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