In a groundbreaking discovery shedding light on the ancient history of mosquitoes, researchers have uncovered the oldest-known fossils of these blood-thirsty insects. Dating back 130 million years to the Cretaceous Period, the fossils, two male mosquitoes found encased in amber near Lebanon's Hammana town, challenge conventional wisdom about mosquito evolution. While modern … [Read more...] about Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
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310-Million-Year-Old Fossil Spider: Germany’s Oldest Ever Found
The world of paleontology never fails to amaze us with its stunning revelations from the distant past. Recently, a significant finding in Germany has added a new chapter to the history of arachnids. An ancient arachnid fossil, dating back a staggering 310 to 315 million years, has been identified as the oldest known spider ever found in Germany. The fossil was unearthed from … [Read more...] about 310-Million-Year-Old Fossil Spider: Germany’s Oldest Ever Found
Giant Millipedes ‘as Big as Cars’ Once Roamed Northern England, Fossil Find Reveals
It's not every day that a new discovery sheds light on a world that existed millions of years ago. But that's precisely what happened when the largest-ever fossil of a giant millipede was found on a beach in the north of England. This millipede was as big as a car and roamed the earth during the Carboniferous Period, which was over 100 million years before the Age of … [Read more...] about Giant Millipedes ‘as Big as Cars’ Once Roamed Northern England, Fossil Find Reveals
180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Discovered in UK Reservoir
A 180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Has Been Discovered in a Reservoir in the United Kingdom In a remarkable discovery, a 180-million-year-old fossil of a sea dragon has been found in a reservoir in the United Kingdom. The fossil, which is believed to be the remains of a new species of sea dragon, was discovered by an amateur fossil hunter in the summer of 2021. The … [Read more...] about 180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Discovered in UK Reservoir