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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

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

By Laurel Hamers

August 23, 2017 at 11:00 am

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