A coffee-table-size scorpion roamed Earth before forests existed

CertificationNews newsroom brief · 23d ago · 1 min read · via sciencedaily.com

A meter-long scorpion with massive pincers stalked ancient Britain 415 million years ago, long before forests and the better-known age of giant insects. Its surprising size and possible semi-aquatic lifestyle could reshape ideas about how early arthropods became giants.

A meter-long scorpion with massive pincers stalked ancient Britain 415 million years ago, long before forests and the better-known age of giant insects. Its surprising size and possible semi-aquatic lifestyle could reshape ideas about how early arthropods became giants. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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