The recent discovery of Mosura fentoni, a three-eyed sea predator with a unique mouth-like structure, illuminates aspects of Cambrian marine life. Found in the Burgess Shale, it showcases significant anatomical complexity. Unlike other radiodonts, Mosura has a multi-segmented body with 16 segments and gills, suggesting advanced adaptability. The creature also features claws reminiscent of Edward Scissorhands, showcasing its predatory capabilities. Experts believe this case modifies understanding of evolutionary development among ancient marine organisms, providing insight into the evolutionary history that led to modern arthropods.
It has a pair of these jointed claws at the front of its head that have these very long spines on them. It gives it almost a bit of an Edward Scissorhands look.
One of the really interesting things about this discovery is that multi-segmented abdomen-like region of the body of this new species, and it's something that we haven't seen in any of its close relatives before.
This creature's body included 16 segments lined with gills, similar to modern arthropods, indicating greater complexity in its anatomy.
The discovery of the Mosura part of the extinct group, radiodonts, revealed that the creature was much more complex than fossils of other radiodonts previously suggested.
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