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3D illustration of an Anomalocaris.
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Anomalocaris was one of the first known apex predator.
![Anomalocaris' strange appearance is a mishmash of different sea creatures of today](https://i0.wp.com/gagebeasleyprehistoric.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/iStock-1400327312.jpg?resize=1002%2C752&ssl=1)
Anomalocaris’ strange appearance is a mishmash of different sea creatures of today.
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Anomalocaris’ possessed advanced eyesight for its time.
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Evidence suggests that Anomalocaris may have spent most of its time in the dark depths of the ocean floor.
![Ecological reconstruction of Anomalocaris hunting smaller prey](https://i0.wp.com/gagebeasleyprehistoric.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Anomalocaris_ecological.png?resize=1002%2C561&ssl=1)
Ecological reconstruction of Anomalocaris hunting smaller prey.
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Image of the first complete anomalocaris fossil found .
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A largely complete specimen of Anomalocaris canadensis from the Burgess Shale.
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Size estimation of Anomalocaris.
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The so called “Cambrian explosion” or “Cambrian radiation” that brought about the diversification of life.
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Anomalocaris was the “top dog” of its time.
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