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Tiny fossils reveal big insights about ant ancestors

Two tiny ant fossils recovered in southern Saskatchewan are helping scientists better understand the evolutionary history of modern ants. What happened to insects such as ants during this period that saw a mass extinction wipe out all non-bird dinosaurs?

Tiny fossils reveal big insights about ant ancestors

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Two tiny ant fossils recovered in southern Saskatchewan are helping scientists better understand the evolutionary history of modern ants.

What happened to insects such as ants during this period that saw a mass extinction wipe out all non-bird dinosaurs?

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Two tiny ant fossils recovered in southern Saskatchewan are helping scientists better understand the evolutionary history of modern ants. What happened to insects such as ants during this period that saw a mass extinction wipe out all non-bird dinosaurs?

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