Tuesday, September 16, 2008

120 million year old ant still living!


German biologists have discovered a new species of ant they believe is the oldest on the planet, dating back around 120 million years.
"It's by far the most spectacular find of my 26-year career," said museum biologist Manfred Verhaagh on Tuesday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080916/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_germany_ant;_ylt=AlsYss0fYhK6_NztrqKS4QcPLBIF

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