506-Million-Year-Old ‘Mothra’ Fossil Shows the Weirdness of Early Life

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs preserved in stunning detail.

May 14, 2025 - 06:04
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506-Million-Year-Old ‘Mothra’ Fossil Shows the Weirdness of Early Life
A fossil of Mosura fentoni, named after Mothra.

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs preserved in stunning detail.