Tag: Ancient Fossil

A tiny fossil discovered in the Scottish Highlands may be the puzzle part to find out the evolutionary origin of most animals. The microfossil dates back to a billion years ago, and it appears that its source is an ancient…

A 99-million-year old amber fossil showcases an epic fight between two insects, providing precious insight above Earth’s first ants. The ancestors of current-day ants packed a deadly weapon instead of “modern” pincers – They had vertical jaws that resemble the…