article_snippet: A filter-feeding 'lobster' as big as a human took the place of whales 480 million years ago, a new fossil find has shown.
article_snippet: A giant filter-feeding 'lobster' (illustrated left) took the place of whales 480 million years ago, a new fossil find has shown.
article_snippet: Modern-day lobsters grow to around 19 inches (50cm) and modern-day whales average at around 79ft (25 metres).
article_snippet: The fossils were found in the Fezouata Biota formation region of central Anti-Atlas in Morocco (marked) Modern lobsters (stock image) grow to around 19 in (50cm) and modern whales average at 79ft (25 metres)