Scientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever discovered. This prehistoric predator, living around 415 million years ago, challenges previous notions of giant arthropod evolution, possibly growing massive due to low competition and aquatic adaptations.

A terrifying giant scorpion measuring 3.2 feet (one metre) long roamed Britain 415 million years ago, a new study has found.

Los restos revelan la existencia de una especie gigante que habría cazado tanto en tierra como en el agua durante el periodo devónico.