Ancient Colossal Sea Scorpion Found


	Ancient Colossal Sea Scorpion Found

selkie

3-24-2008 2:49 AM

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selkie says:

Just imagine if these were still in existence. Makes you think of some corny movie on the Sci-Fi channel.
(Although, Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis Rock!)

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