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Biological gold: The 46-million-year-old mosquito caught red-handed with a belly full of blood

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Scientists discovered a 46-million-year-old mosquito fossil in Montana. This ancient insect was perfectly preserved in shale, not amber. Its abdomen held its last meal, confirmed by chemical tests. This fossil provides direct proof of blood-sucking by mosquitoes millions of years ago. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into prehistoric life and evolution.
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