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Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Researchers utilizing advanced 3D imaging techniques uncovered three fossil insects, including a previously unknown extinct ant, hidden within Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's amber collection. This discovery highlights the potential of historical collections to yield significant paleontological findings, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity and extinction events.
