Giant scorpion Praearcturus gigas from Britain's Lower Devonian is one of the largest ever found

Praearcturus gigas: giant scorpion from Lower Devonian (Lochkovian) of Britain

A new study describes Praearcturus gigas, a giant scorpion from the Lower Devonian (Lochkovian) of Britain. The fossil, which represents one of the largest scorpions known, offers insights into the early evolution of scorpions and the terrestrialization of arthropods. The research highlights the significance of British deposits for understanding Paleozoic ecosystems.