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Eurypterid

Noun (Paleontology)

A eurypterid refers to an extinct group of arthropods that lived during the Paleozoic era, also known as sea scorpions due to their resemblance to scorpions. They had long bodies with jointed limbs, an exoskeleton, and a pair of large pincers.

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Adjective

When used as an adjective, eurypterid describes anything related to or resembling the extinct group of sea scorpions.

Example sentence: The eurypterid fossil displayed at the museum captured the imagination of the visitors.

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Noun (Regional)

In some regions, eurypterid is used colloquially to refer to a large, creepy-looking insect found in local lakes and ponds.

Example sentence: During our camping trip, we were startled by the presence of an eurypterid crawling near the water's edge.

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