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#ThatsWild: A team of scientists just found #fossil evidence of a new species of major ocean predator in Greenland. Named Timorebestia (Latin for “terror beast”) for its huge jaws and long antennae, this swimming worm was likely among the largest and most voracious #carnivores half a billion years ago. Sound terrifying? Well, in this beast’s heyday — the early Cambrian Period — you could be considered massive at a mere 11 inches in length. Uncovering details about these beasts — relatives of today’s tiny arrow worms — gives a major window into the #evolution of worms. #science #fossils #wildlife

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