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The oldest ant ever discovered found fossilized in Brazil
- Scientists have discovered a fossilized 'hell ant' in Brazil that is 113 million years old, making it the oldest ant ever found, according to Lepeco.
- This ant is the earliest specimen discovered and the first 'hell ant' found preserved in rock, stated Lepeco.
- The fossil serves as a new touchstone for understanding the evolution of ants.
- This discovery pushes back the timeline of ant evolution by 13 million years, challenging assumptions about their adaptation speed.
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The ant is millions of years old and the oldest ever found
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Experts find 113-million-year-old 'hell ant' fossil in Brazil, marking oldest on reco
Newly identified fossils, preserved in limestone, offer groundbreaking insights into the evolutionary history of ants and their unique predatory adaptations during the Cretaceous period
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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The oldest Hell Ant specimen was dated to 99 million years old, but it has now been shown to have existed 14 million years ago.
·Greece
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Ancient 'Hell Ant' Discovery Is Also The Oldest Ant Fossil Ever Unearthed
In the ancient landscapes of what is now northeastern Brazil, 113 million years ago, an unusual ant with bizarre upward-pointing jaws died and became entombed in limestone. The post Ancient ‘Hell Ant’ Discovery Is Also The Oldest Ant Fossil Ever Unearthed appeared first on Study Finds.
·United States
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