anomalocaris 

a really cool extinct radiodont that lived during the cambrian period (roughly 500 million years ago). its name means "unusual shrimp" in greek. it had compound eyes with more than 16,000 lenses, giving it extremely good vision. it was also significantly larger than most of the other animals from the cambrian period.

i love anomalocaris he's just a funky little guy, too bad he's extinct though

anomalocaris by anomalocaris lover June 18, 2022

Anomalocarissexual 

Definition:
(noun) A sexual orientation characterized by an individual’s romantic or sexual attraction to beings, concepts, or traits reminiscent of the ancient aquatic creature Anomalocaris, a genus of extinct marine animals from the Cambrian period. Often used satirically or playfully in speculative or niche subcultures.

Etymology:
Derived from Anomalocaris, meaning "abnormal shrimp" in Greek, and the suffix -sexual, relating to sexual orientation or attraction.

1. "Jamie’s friends couldn’t stop laughing when they proudly announced their new identity as Anomalocarissexual after watching a documentary on Cambrian life."

2. "The niche forum for prehistoric marine life enthusiasts included a thread dedicated to Anomalocarissexual memes and jokes."

3. "Tina painted an elaborate mural of an *Anomalocaris* and joked it was her way of embracing her Anomalocarissexuality."

4. "The sci-fi convention featured a surprising panel discussion titled, 'Anomalocarissexual Representation in Media: Why We Need It!'"

5. "Mark’s Anomalocarissexual T-shirt became a hit at the paleontology club, sparking conversations about prehistoric creatures and identity."

Anomalocarissexual by LULALOVER January 12, 2025