Discovery in China of 385-million-year-old amber, the oldest ever found
Chinese researchers have identified fragments of amber dating back 385 million years.
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This discovery, made during coal excavations, pushes back the known age of fossilized resin…
The fact
This discovery, made during coal excavations, pushes back the known age of fossilized resin by 100 million years.
It provides unprecedented insights into plant evolution during that period.
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Why it matters
Cette découverte bouleverse les connaissances sur l'apparition de la résine chez les plantes, offrant de nouvelles perspectives sur les écosystèmes du Dévonien. Elle pourrait éclairer les mécanismes d'adaptation des végétaux aux changements environnementaux anciens.