Ancient 8-foot sea scorpions not as frightening as previously thought

Sea scorpions, known as pterygotid eurypterids, were arthropods, a group that included insects and crabs. Though not actually scorpions, many of the animals had tails ending in spikes, which got them their name.

These 8-foot-long monstrous bug-like creatures had large claws laden with sharp spines.

But researchers said these claws possessed very little crushing power.



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