Jaekelopterus

Jaekelopterus
Classification
Name	Jaekelopterus rhenaniae
Name Meaning	Jeakel's Wing‭
Species	Arthropod (Sea-Scorpion)
Family	Eurypterida
Diet	Carnivore
Physiology
Description	Sea scorpion with gills, an exact appearance of normal scorpion (only larger), and a light-bulb sized stinger
Attributes	Large size; powerful pincers; stinger on tail
Length	3.75 m (12.30 ft)
Biography
Era	Late Ordovician to Early Devonian
Time	460 to 400 MYA
Discovered	1914
Locations	Europe

Jaekelopterus (name meaning "Jeakel's Wing‭") is a genus of large, predatory eurypterid that originated during the Early Silurian era in what is now Europe. The largest sea-scorpion ever discovered, Jaekelopterus is also the largest arthropod of all time.

In the Series 1 episode, Dangerous Seas, five Jaekelopterus and their young were brought to the park from Late Silurian United Kingdom, 420 million years ago. They reside in the Primeval Aquarium Enclosure.

Facts

Era & Discovery

Jaekelopterus lived during the Late Silurian period, around 460 to 400 million years ago.

Physical Attributes

At 3 meter long, Jaekelopterus was the largest arthropod that had ever lived.

Jaekelopterus had long claws they used for fighting and to catch food such as other sea scorpions like Brontoscorpio.

Behavior & Traits

Jaekelopterus mostly lived a solitary life and only get together during mating.

Gallery

Two Jaekelopterus fighting.

Trivia

• Jaekelopterus is the last and largest Sea Scorpion brought to the park.
• Jaekelopterus is also the largest arthropod brought to the park.