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science6 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Amber Fossils Uncover 99 Million-Year-Old Parasite and Fungal Infections in Insects and Dinosaurs

Scientists discovered 99-million-year-old amber fossils showing parasitic fungi similar to modern Ophiocordyceps infecting insects like ants and flies, revealing complex ecological relationships and the role of fungi in controlling insect populations during the Cretaceous period.

via Indian Defence Review|

#amber-fossils #insect-parasitism #ophiocordyceps

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Zombifying Fungi Predated Dinosaurs and Inspired 'The Last of Us'

A 99-million-year-old amber fossil reveals an ancient fly infected by a zombie fungus similar to those that manipulate insect behavior today, suggesting such parasitic relationships existed alongside dinosaurs and played a role in ancient ecosystems.

via CNN|

#amber-fossil #ancient-insects #dinosaurs