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It's super cool that fossils of this finger-size Cambrian arthropod are ~506 million years old and preserve its gut, nervous system and circulatory system It's also neat that the species was named for Mothra, one of the very best kaiju But honestly, you had me at "butt-breathing" 🧪 #FossilFriday

May 16, 2025, 5:56 PM

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