Benjamin Van Roy on discovery
Benjamin Van Roy4 quotes“The discovery informs about the origins and early evolution of arthropods, the most ubiquitous, species-rich, morphologically diverse and successful animal group on Earth.”
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Given the huge size of Aegirocassis and its very alien appearance, I assume most people would probably be terrified if they’d encounter it while swimming.
Benjamin Van RoyBenjamin Van Roy Anomalocaridids seemed to lack front limbs, being an arthropod – being a joint-legged animal – and not having legs, it’s kind of embarrassing.
Benjamin Van RoyBenjamin Van Roy However, contrary to almost all other anomalocaridids which were active predators, our animal would have been a very peaceful guy.
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