“The anterior sclerite has been lost in modern arthropods, as it most likely fused with other parts of the head during the evolutionary history of the group,” Ortega-Hernández in a statement. “What we ...

Prehistoric times had no shortage of pretty scary creatures, but you need to look no further than this huge arthopod to find something truly terrifying.

These spectacular specimens, preserved in a dazzling coat of fool’s gold, are shedding new light on the origins and evolution of modern arthropods. The newly identified species, named Lomankus ...