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eurypteridMember of an extinct order (Eurypterida) of arthropods, similar in body plan to the horseshoe crab, that lived c. 505–245 million years ago. Frequently referred to as giant scorpions, most eurypterids were small, although Pterygotus buffaloenis, a species from the Silurian period, was the largest arthropod ever known, reaching a length of about 10 ft (3 m). The eurypterids lived in brackish waters. Some were predators; others were probably bottom-dwelling scavengers. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Apparently eurypterids were so common and carnivorous that in order for fish to survive among them, they had to have a bony suit of scaled armor. Paleozoic Fossils from Central Canada Studies by ROM paleontologist Dave Rudkin and colleages of 450- to 400-million-year-old fossil arthropods--including trilobites, eurypterids, and horseshoe crabs--from the Hudson Bay and James Bay lowlands are revealing exciting new information on ancient biodiversity and evolutionary dynamics. In the Suurlahe-738 core the Himmiste Beds are wholly represented by domerites yielding lingulids, eurypterids, and vertebrate microremains. |
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