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science6 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Zombie Fungi and Parasites Revealed in 99-Million-Year-Old Amber

A 99-million-year-old amber fossil reveals a fly infected by a zombie fungus, likely living alongside dinosaurs, providing insights into ancient parasitic relationships and ecosystems.

via CNN|

#amber-fossil #ancient-insects #fossil-discovery

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