arachnid

A ‘distinctive’ creature with large spiky legs roamed what is now Illinois 300 million years ago

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Scientists think the spiny legs were for defensive purposes. - Paul Selden/Museum für Naturkunde

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. The idea of ​​unexpectedly coming face to face with a spider-like creature is enough to horrify any arachnophobe, let alone encountering one with large, spiky legs. But that’s exactly what roamed what is currently northeastern … Read more

Scientists discover ‘striking’ ancient arachnid with large spiny legs | CNN

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Paul Selden/Museum für Naturkunde The newly discovered species has distinctive spiny legs. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The idea of ​​unexpectedly coming face to face with a spider-like creature is enough to horrify any arachnophobe, let alone encountering … Read more