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Scientists have struck Jurassic gold! A stunningly preserved dragonfly fossil, dating back 165 million years, was discovered in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region — and it’s rewriting the playbook on ancient insects.
The fossil, found by researchers in a rocky outcrop, is the most complete of its kind ever recorded. With intricate wing patterns and body details visible, it’s like a ‘Jurassic Park’ snapshot frozen in time. \"This dragonfly is a time traveler,\" said lead researcher Dr. Li Zhang. \"It gives us a VIP pass to study ecosystems that thrived millions of years before T. rex even existed.\"
Dating to the Middle Jurassic period, the fossil belongs to the extinct Hemeroscopidae family. These dragonflies, with wingspans over 15cm, buzzed around wetlands that once covered what’s now arid grassland. The discovery sheds light on how ancient insects adapted to climate shifts — a hot topic as modern species face warming temperatures.
Inner Mongolia has become a hotspot for paleontologists, with recent finds including feathered dinosaurs and early mammals. Who knows what other secrets these rocks hold?
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\"This dragonfly is a time traveler,\" said lead researcher Dr. Li Zhang. \"It gives us a VIP pass to study ecosystems that thrived millions of years before T. rex even existed.\"
The discovery sheds light on how ancient insects adapted to climate shifts — a hot topic as modern species face warming temperatures.
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