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34-million-year-old fig wasp fossil found


U. LEEDS (UK)—The world’s oldest known example of a fig wasp has been found on the Isle of Wight. The fossil wasp is almost identical to the modern species, proving that this tiny but specialized insect has remained virtually unchanged for more than 34 million years. Continue…

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 11:17 - 2 Comments


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