Bruh, They Found a 506-Million-Year-Old Sea Monster 💀🌊
Scientists discover a 506-million-year-old predator. Paleontologists just unearthed a fossil of this creature called Mosura fentoni, and it's lowkey giving kaiju vibes. This thing's got three eyes, claws, and a mouth full of teeth. It's like an ancient arthropod ancestor.
TL:DR
Paleontologists just unearthed a fossil of this creature called Mosura fentoni, and it's lowkey giving kaiju vibes. This thing's got three eyes, claws, and a mouth full of teeth. It's like an ancient arthropod ancestor.
The Deets
Okay, so scientists were digging around in the Burgess Shale in Canada (shoutout to Canada, fr fr) and they stumbled upon this fossil of a creature that's 506 million years old. They're calling it Mosura fentoni, and honestly, it looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
This thing was about the size of your index finger, but don't let the size fool you. It had three eyes, spiny claws, and a circular mouth with teeth. Plus, it had these swimming flaps and a segmented rear end with gills. Basically, it was a whole vibe.
Turns out Mosura fentoni is an early arthropod, which means it's like, a great-great-grandparent of modern bugs and crustaceans. The fossils were so well-preserved that they could even see its nervous and circulatory systems. Talk about a throwback!
You can peep the Mosura fentoni fossil at the Manitoba Museum. And some of its relatives will be at the ROM's Willner Madge Gallery, Dawn of Life. So if you're tryna see some ancient sea monsters, now's your chance.
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| Bruh | Term of endearment, similar to "bro" or "dude". |
| Lowkey | Slightly, subtly, or moderately. |
| Giving vibes | To resemble or give the impression of something |
| Fr fr | For real, seriously. |
| Whole vibe | Something's overall atmosphere/appearance |
| Peep | Take a look. |
| Tryna | Trying to. |