Ant evolution: Amber revelations of extinction, survival and recovery

Curr Biol. 2024 Apr 22;34(8):R318-R320. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.03.008.ABSTRACTAnt fossils from the Cretaceous are rare but critical for understanding the early evolution of this incredibly successful group of animals. New amber fossils fill important gaps, revealing patterns of death, survival, and radiation around the end Cretaceous extinction.PMID:38653199 | DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2024.03.008

Source: Current Biology - April 23, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Brendon E Boudinot Source Type: research