New Insect Species with Long Mouthpart Found in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber
Scientists discovered a new insect species, Cretodorus noonoo, in 99-million-year-old amber from Myanmar. Belonging to the Neazoniidae family, this species has mouthparts nearly twice its body length, adapted for feeding on tree sap. The find provides insights into the ecological interactions and evolutionary strategies of Cretaceous forest ecosystems.
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