University of Otago researchers unearthed these rare fossils in Miocene-era crater lake sediments at Hindon Maar near Dunedin, New Zealand.
In a remarkable discovery, paleontologists have unearthed “extremely rare” tiny fossils that are shedding light on New Zealand’s past.
However, when fossilized, they offer crucial information about ancient ecosystems and the evolution of life.are about 1.5mm by 1.25mm . Typically, adult whiteflies measure around 3mm long or smaller. As compared to modern whiteflies, the segments of the fossilized insects are clearly defined by deep grooves or sutures. This suggests a difference in their exoskeleton structure or preservation process.
Moreover, this discovery is even more extraordinary, as it is only the third known example of such fossil puparia globally.
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