Friday, 25 April 2025 () A 113-million-year-old ant fossil, Vulcanidris Cratensis, has been identified in a Brazilian museum, making it the oldest known ant specimen. Discovered in the Crato Formation, this "hell ant" exhibits unique features like scythe-like jaws and wasp-like anatomy. This finding pushes back the known fossil record of ants by ten million years, highlighting their early diversification during the Cretaceous period.
Scientists have discovered a 113-million-year-old hell ant fossil in Brazil, shedding new light on the early evolution and global spread of ants. Zee News
Friday, 25 April 2025 ()
