Scientists recreate head of ancient giant bug from 300 million years ago

Scientists have recreated the head of Arthropleura, an ancient bug that could grow up to 2.7 meters long. Previously, many fossils were headless, making it difficult to understand what the creature looked like. The new model shows a round head with short antennae, crab-like eyes, and a small mouth for grinding plants. This bug had a millipede's body and a centipede's head, according to research published in Science Advances. Researchers used CT scans of well-preserved juvenile fossils found in France to create the model. These fossils, measuring about 6 centimeters, provide insights into the appearance of both juvenile and adult Arthropleura from 300 million years ago.