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Paleontologists in China discovered fossilized resin roughly 385 million years old, identified as the earliest confirmed pieces of amber ever found.
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Paleontologists
What
Paleontologists in China discovered fossilized resin roughly 385 million years old, identified as the earliest confirmed pieces of amber ever found.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:21:55 GMT · 2h 22m ago
Where
China ·
Why
The discovery represents the earliest confirmed pieces of amber found, predating the previous record by approximately 65 million years.
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This discovery pushes back the known timeline for amber formation by 65 million years, providing new insights into ancient ecosystems and plant life during the Middle Devonian epoch.
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