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Lastly, the ocean held its share of monstrous beings, including the terrifying sea scorpion Megarachne, with its imposing size reaching lengths of approximately 1.3 feet and limbs extending to 27.5 inches. Misclassifications once labeled it a true spider, but it was actually a predator within the waters, showcasing how even the oceans held large predatory creatures.
Alongside this sea scorpion was the Anomalocaris, a creature that defied easy classification, originally thought to resemble shrimp due to its size and form. These ocean leviathans highlight that massive creatures stretched across both land and sea, making the prehistoric world rich in diversity and wonder.