Ancient amber reveals fly and ant with parasitic fungi
posted 6 days ago
“Well, aren't we just the original 'odd couple.'”
Paleontologists have discovered a 99 million-year-old amber piece containing an ancient fly and an ant, both infected with parasitic fungi. This remarkable find provides insight into ancient ecosystems and the interactions between species during that time.
Source:
Stunning amber fossil reveals ‘Last of Us’-type fungus likely lived alongside dinosaurs
(edition.cnn.com)