
Aegirocassis paleoart
Around 480 million years ago, in the shallow seas of what is now Morocco, 2 Aegirocassis clash for dominance over a rich plankton feeding ground. After a brief struggle, the victor claims the area and peacefully filters a dense school of plankton through its specialized appendages. Meanwhile, the defeated rival lurks nearby, waiting for an opportunity to steal a share of the meal when the winner lets its guard down. (OC)