The largest bug to ever live, Arthropleura, measured nearly 9 feet long and weighed over 100 pounds. Scientists have finally reconstructed its head based on juvenile fossils.
This extinct giant arthropod had the body of a millipede and the head of a centipede, providing a fascinating glimpse into its unique anatomy and ecological niche.
With a round bulbous head, bell-shaped antennae, and prominent eyes, Arthropleura's adaptations suggest it was primarily a leaf and bark grinder in its habitat.
Researchers debate whether Arthropleura was the largest terrestrial arthropod, but its impressive size overshadowed by the existence of the extinct giant sea scorpion.
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