Paleontologists have published a study about a 500 million-year old worm named Collinsium which is thought to have had around 72 spikes as one of the first cases of armored protection found in the animal kingdom.
Scientists continue to discover more about ancient, extinct creatures, and now, another distinctive one can be added to the list.
A recently published study documents the existence of a 500 million-year old worm named Collinsium that is thought to be one of the earliest armor-protected animals.
In fact, paleontologists believe each one had up to 72 spikes to protect its soft body--which also lacked eyes--from predators.
Also known as Hairy Collins’ Monster, it is thought to have had nine pairs of spine-covered hind legs with claws on
