? According to the researchers' judgment from fossils, the horseshoe crab is relatively large, and its body length can reach nearly 1 meter. About this kind of family of horseshoe crabs, they are important arthropods that lived in ancient times and close relatives of modern arachnids. But its appearance is very similar to that of a scorpion, so it is also called a sea scorpion. This kind of paleontology first appeared in Ordovician, and reached the peak of diversity in Silurian. They can be found in seawater, fresh water, land and other environments. Therefore, this creature is also an important medium for scientists to understand the changes of ancient environment.
? According to some morphological features, the researchers reconstructed the appearance of Xiushan Puffer, so that we can see the creatures hundreds of millions of years ago now. The discovery of the Xiushan horseshoe crab also fills the gap in the whole Gondwana continent, and it is also the oldest known fossil record of mixed-winged horseshoe crab, which adds a foundation for a more systematic understanding of biodiversity and geographical distribution in the future. It can be said that this discovery is of great significance. Every time a new type of creature is born, we learn more about the earth. It can also make our protection and utilization better complement each other.
? Every fossil can witness an era. Although we can't travel through ancient and modern times, the preserved fossils are indeed the best key for us to crack the code of civilization. We should understand the living habits and living environment of ancient creatures, understand the reasons for their extinction, and use them on us modern people to avoid risks. Only in this way can our human civilization develop better. Of course, we can also learn how to live in harmony with nature, understand nature and respect nature.