This ancient sea worm sported a crowd of ‘claws’ around its mouth

Newly discovered animal had about double the number of spikes as its modern counterparts

illustration of an ancient arrow worm

SPINY SWIMMER  An ancient arrow worm (illustrated) had about 50 spines protruding from its face to help it capture prey.

Marianne Collins, © Royal Ontario Museum

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Predatory sea worms just aren’t as spiny as they used to be.