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and photosynthesis is another possibility for the OP but unless it was performed by another organism living on its back or head or something, I don't see how a photosynthetic organism would evolve structures like that to make it mobile and eyes to see when all it has to do is sit there and absorb sunlight. Sure it might have to move to areas of higher nutrient enriched water/soil but there are too many other animal-like features on it to be purely photosynthetic. While it resembles an insect or crustacean more then a mammal, it doesn't mean it can't produce it's own body heat like mammals do. Convergence, motherfucker, learn it. (okay I'll tell ya) many organisms on the planet today that are no where near relation develop similar characteristics, traits, and functions just from being exposed to similar stresses and environments through natural selection. Granted the evolutionary history of that organism would have to be very select, it is still possible. See Australian marsupials that resemble but are no where near related to similar ant eaters, armadillos, or dingos in the Americas or Asia/Africa.
Finally, I'd like to end this with a salute to the most kick ass sea creature of them all. Leviathan, you got me through some tough battles, I salute you with serious awesomeness in mind. \m/
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