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Space Facts@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

A 46,000,000-year-old mosquito still had blood inside

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A 46,000,000-year-old mosquito still had blood inside

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Space Facts@lemmy.world to science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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A fossilized mosquito preserved for 46,000,000 years was discovered with blood still inside its abdomen a rare snapshot of ancient life frozen in time

Article: https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2013/1015/46-million-year-old-mosquito-filled-with-blood-is-a-scientific-first

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    I recall the time they found some fossilized mosquitoes, and before long, they were cloning DNA

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      Now I’m being chased by some irate velociraptors. Well, believe me, this has been one lousy day.

      • WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world
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        Well, this sure ain’t no e-ticket. Think I’ll tell them where to stick it. 'Cause I’m never coming back this way again!

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        Beats going to work.

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      Fossilised?

      Don’t want to sound rude but fossilised means turned into a rock…

      I know because I love palaeontology and I‘m a fossil hunter.

      Don’t ban me guys, I’m just an average paleo nerd

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        I was quoting Weird Al, don’t shoot the messenger

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