Scientists Discover Three-Eyed Ancient Sea Moth Species

Scientists discovered a new species of ancient sea creature called Mosura fentoni, or "sea moth," which lived over half a billion years ago.

This creature, a type of radiodont, had three eyes and long gills on its rear end, possibly for breathing or adapting to its environment.

Found in Canadian museum fossils, M. fentoni is one of the smallest radiodonts discovered, yet it had more body segments than others of its kind.

Its three eyes may have helped it hunt in the ancient seas.

This discovery provides key insights into the early evolution of arthropods, a group that includes modern insects and crustaceans, highlighting their early diversity and adaptations.