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C9177 t1_iyetnzo wrote
Reply to comment by benefit_of_mrkite in TIL about Eurypterids, or "sea scorpions", the largest known arthropods ever to have lived. The largest, Jaekelopterus, reached 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) in length. Many forms lived in brackish or fresh water, and their dual respiratory system allowed for short periods of time on land. by WouldbeWanderer
Good lord, can you imagine swimming and seeing one of these guys come up from the bottom?
Yikes
C9177 t1_iye1f7c wrote
Reply to TIL about Eurypterids, or "sea scorpions", the largest known arthropods ever to have lived. The largest, Jaekelopterus, reached 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) in length. Many forms lived in brackish or fresh water, and their dual respiratory system allowed for short periods of time on land. by WouldbeWanderer
Am 8 foot long scorpion sounds positively terrifying.
Seems like there were so many good reasons to stay outta the water way back then.
C9177 t1_iyf5gfu wrote
Reply to comment by benefit_of_mrkite in TIL about Eurypterids, or "sea scorpions", the largest known arthropods ever to have lived. The largest, Jaekelopterus, reached 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) in length. Many forms lived in brackish or fresh water, and their dual respiratory system allowed for short periods of time on land. by WouldbeWanderer
Easily.