Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber

Research into the evolution of tardigrades has been severely hindered by a lack of fossils. This new discovery could offer researchers insight into how the creatures lived millions of years ago. (Image credit: Holly Sullivan/Harvard/NJIT)

Source: NPR Health and Science - October 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nell Clark Source Type: news