Scientists Just Uncovered the World's Oldest Ant Fossil
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Scientists Just Uncovered the World's Oldest Ant Fossil
A 113-million-year-old fossil discovered in Brazil has shattered records, marking the oldest known ant specimen ever identified. The fossil belongs to a species called Vulcanidris cratensis, a member of the extinct hell ant subfamily, Haidomyrmecinae. These ancient insects, with their scythe-like mandibles, were highly specialized predators that used their jaws for spearing and pinning their prey. A Remarkable Find in South America The fossil wa…
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