Scientists from Sweden’s Uppsala University have pieced together a bizarre marine predator who trolled the seas some 505-million years ago. Hurdia, had a giant head, protruding shield and claws for capturing prey. Bits and pieces of Hurdia have shown up in museums all over the world. Until now, they’ve been left unidentified or wildly mislabeled. Allison Daley, the lead author on the study, is set to publish in this month’s journal Science. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…
