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113 million years: Oldest-ever fossil of ‘hell ant’ reveals ancient predatory traits

Publicado em 24 de abril de 2025
A fossilized ant unearthed in northeastern Brazil is rewriting the story of ant evolution. Preserved in limestone and dating back 113 million years, the specimen is now the oldest known ant fossil, according to a new study. The fossil belongs to the extinct subfamily Haidomyrmecinae, informally known as “hell ants” for their fearsome appearance and unusual, vertically articulating jaws. The new species will help us better understand how ants diversified and spread globally during [...]