324-million-year-old fossil reveals how insects conquered land

A 324-million-year-old fossil has provided evidence that insects transitioned to land via an extended amphibious phase rather than an immediate shift from water. This understanding of insect evolution can inform biodiversity conservation strategies and ecological resilience efforts.

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