Eurypteroidea

/ˌjʊərɪptəˈrɔɪdiə/ noun

Definition

A superfamily classification of extinct aquatic arthropods that includes the eurypterids and their relatives.

Etymology

From eurypteroid plus the Latin superfamily suffix '-ea'. Groups together several families of similar extinct sea creatures.

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Paleontologists debate whether horseshoe crabs should be included in Eurypteroidea, because if they are, it means we're swimming alongside the descendants of ancient sea monsters!

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