Scientists Discover Prehistoric Insects in South America
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Scientists found old insects in amber. This amber is from South America, which is a first. These insects lived when flowers started to grow around the world.
The amber was found in Ecuador in a rocky place. Fabiany Herrera studies old plants and helped with the study. The study was written in a science magazine called Communications Earth and Environment.
Most amber from long ago is in the north. David Grimaldi said it's strange that there is not much in the south. The south was once a big land called Gondwana, but that area has been a mystery.
Ricardo Pérez-de la Fuente said this is the first time to find old insects in amber in South America. These insects are beetles, flies, ants, and wasps. He said amber helps us learn about how plants and insects lived with dinosaurs.
The scientists found many pieces of amber with insects and leaves. The amber was in Ecuador near the Amazon area. Herrera said the old rainforest was different with ferns and trees that do not grow there now.
Questions
Where was the amber found?
The amber was found in Ecuador.
What types of insects were found in the amber?
The insects found in the amber are beetles, flies, ants, and wasps.
What does the amber help scientists learn about?
The amber helps scientists learn about how plants and insects lived with dinosaurs.
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