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Eurypterida

Eurypterida

9.9
A large extinct sea animal like a scorpion that lived long ago
  • noun
  • /jʊˈrɪptərɪdə/
  • Specialized
: Eurypterida
  • The Eurypterida, or sea scorpions, flourished in the Silurian period.

Examples

  • Did you know that Eurypterida are often referred to as sea scorpions?

  • Scientists believe that Eurypterida were among the largest arthropods to have ever lived.

  • Fossils of Eurypterida have been found on every continent except Antarctica.

  • The Eurypterida were fascinating creatures of the Paleozoic era.

  • Fossils of Eurypterida have been found on every continent except Antarctica.

  • Scientists believe that Eurypterida were among the largest arthropods to have ever lived.

  • The Eurypterida, or sea scorpions, flourished in the Silurian period.

Synonyms

eurypterid
vsEurypterida
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large extinct sea animal that looked like a scorpion

is the formal taxonomic order name that specifies Paleozoic era membership

Surface Forms

Eurypterida singular
Eurypteridas plural

Etymology

Eurypterida comes from Greek parts eurys meaning 'broad' and pteron meaning 'wing', the same pter you see in pterodactyl. Think of their wide, paddle-like legs as 'broad wings' for swimming, which is why these animals are called sea scorpions.