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'Extraordinary' fossil reveals the oldest ant species known to science | CNN

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The article from CNN dated April 24, 2025, discusses the discovery of the oldest known ant fossil, named "Protoformica" by researchers. Found in a piece of amber from Myanmar, the fossil dates back to approximately 99 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This significant find provides new insights into the early evolution of ants, suggesting that they were already diversifying and adapting to different ecological niches much earlier than previously thought. The ant's preserved features, including its mandibles and antennae, indicate a more advanced stage of development than expected for that time, challenging existing theories about ant evolution and their role in ancient ecosystems.

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