In 1985, a new species of supposed protochordate origin was described. It was dubbed "one of the most remarkable and bizarre organisms ever discovered", and not without good reason. The animal had one giant lobe protruding ventrally from it's head. It contained a huge "capsule", which was interpreted as part of the digestive system, specifically the foregut. It also had a well-muscled tail with a segmented rod forming its base. In contrary of being identified as a protochordate, it supposedly possessed a singular compound eye. It was named Ainiktozoon , meaning "ridling or enigmatic animal" (Ritchie 1985). Obviously, there was something wrong with this interpretation. The combination compound eyes and a notocord seems odd and completely contradicts basic chordate anatomy. Because all other aspects of its anatomy were so obscure, it was decided that it is "advisable to use noncommittal names for the various parts", and it is quite clear to s
This is not the age of mammals; it has always been the age of arthropods