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Tiny fossils reveal big insights about ant ancestors

phys.org · 11dShare

Two tiny ant fossils recovered in southern Saskatchewan are helping scientists better understand the evolutionary history of modern ants. Ant fossils dating from 72–56 million years ago are rare. What happened to insects such as ants during this period that saw a mass extinction wipe out all non-bird dinosaurs? How did that event reshape their world?

First report: Abundant common fossils don’t need to be protected | Letter — theguardian.com, 11d