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Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Scientists have uncovered hidden fossil insects inside pieces of amber that once belonged to the famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
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Scientists have made a significant discovery in Goethe's personal collection, finding three fossil insects hidden in amber, including a 40-million-year-old extinct ant. The ant is preserved in remarkable detail, allowing researchers to study its outer features and internal structures using advanced 3D imaging. This discovery provides new insights into the species' biology, suggesting that it likely constructed large nests in trees, shedding light on its behavior and habitat.
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