"100-Million-Year-Old Tapeworm Found Trapped in Amber"
Parasitologists in China have discovered a 100-million-year-old tapeworm fossil in amber from Myanmar, representing one of the oldest families of parasites. The well-preserved specimen, found in the intestines of a prehistoric shark or ray, could provide valuable insights into parasite evolution. While the idea of extracting DNA from the fossil to potentially recreate ancient hosts like dinosaurs raises "Jurassic Park" scenarios, the researchers are primarily focused on the scientific significance of the find for paleoparasitology and the preservation of internal structures in amber.
