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AdvertisementAncient Silk Weavers: Tailed Ancestors in Amber
Unveiling a mesmerizing glimpse into the past, 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar has yielded proto-spiders, equipped with a silk-weaving organ and a distinctive feature—long, hairy tails.
Oldest Spider in Germany Discovered
In Lower Saxony, Germany, the oldest spider fossil in the country has been discovered. The Arthrolycosa wolterbeeki species is estimated to be 310 to 315
Ancient Fossils Reveal Miniature World
A unique fossil site has been discovered in Wales, containing over 150 mostly tiny species. The site provides new insights into the diversity of life
Unknown Animal Species Found in Amber
In a rare discovery, scientists at Oregon State University have found a new species of animal that does not fit into any known group. The