suggesting that the color patterns observed in fossil insects may indeed reflect their original pigmentation[5]. This opens new avenues for interpreting the behavior and ecology of ancient insects ...
These are insect traces on a Zamites leave. (A) print; (B) counterprint (scale bars 10 mm). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!
The oldest insect fossil—a mandible (or jaw) found in Scotland—is between 408 and 438 million years old. The oldest winged fossil dates back 330 million years ago, suggesting that insects were ...
She and other researchers compared fossil leaves with modern samples and found higher rates of insect damage today. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...