Monster Millipede: Was the monster bug real? Scientists discover a 326-million-year-old millipede bus-sized fossil that predates dinosaurs
A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…
