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HARUN YAHYA

A fossil Odaraia

A reconstruction of fossil Odaraia

Anomalocaris
Anomalocaris, one of the largest Burgess Shale animals, avera-
ges 45 to 60 centimeters (17 to 23 inches) in length, although it can
sometimes be as long as 1 or even 2 meters (3 to 6.5 feet). Its mouth
section resembled a pineapple, and had appendages that helped
catch its prey. The largest limbs were attached at the anterior part of
the head, and were also probably used for capturing prey.
Anomalocaris had teeth in its powerful jaw. The largest known
appendages were some 20 centimeters (7.8 inches) in size. It was
able to open its jaw in order to admit its prey and possessed various
means of drawing its prey into its mouth. Its body was flanked by a
series of lobes, which were probably used in swimming. 75
Like present-day sharks, Anomalocaris was a hunter perfectly
adapted to its surroundings. Scientists have worked hard to deter-
mine which phylum the animal can be ascribed to, but finally in-
cluded Anomalocaris in a phylum of its own. 76

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