Lamsdell with Giant Sea Scorpion (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption WVU geologist James Lamsdell stands in front of a giant eurypterid fossil. Credit James Lamsdell Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.