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13 insects in 99-million-year-old amber reveal new species with mouthpart nearly twice its body length

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: General
Published: October 06, 2026 at 09:28

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A remarkable new insect species, Cretodorus noonoo, has been unearthed from 99 million-year-old amber found in Myanmar. This intriguing species is linked to the Neazoniidae family, renowned for its extraordinary mouthparts. These long and flexible adaptations reveal specialized feeding behaviors on tree sap. This discovery sheds light on the ecological interactions within Cretaceous forests, illustrating the diverse evolutionary strategies that shaped ancient ecosystems.

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