This Three-Eyed Sea Moth From the Cambrian Looks Like a Kaiju and Breathes Through Its Butt

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs preserved in stunning detail.

May 14, 2025 - 14:10
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This Three-Eyed Sea Moth From the Cambrian Looks Like a Kaiju and Breathes Through Its Butt
Mosura Fentoni

A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs preserved in stunning detail.