Witness amazing discoveries found at a new fossil site in an ancient rainforest

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The site was once an ancient rainforest and researchers have found fossils of wasps, crickets, ants, termites and even dragonfly nymphs. Not only creeping reptiles are represented there, but also plant leaves, flowers, fish and a feather. Many species seem new to science. Highly detailed samples reveal fish entrails and pollen microfossils on insect bodies.

Team A Published A paper on his findings is in the journal Science Advances last week. “Until now it was difficult to say what this ancient ecosystem was like, but the level of conservation at this new fossil site means that even small and fragile organisms like insects have turned into well-preserved fossils.” Lead author Matthew McCurry said:Paleontologist at the Australian Museum and the University of New South Wales.

The fossils paint a picture of a changing ecosystem as rainforests disappear and may show what lies ahead in parts of Australia. Study co-author David Cantrill of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria said, “The McGraths Flat Plant fossils provide us with a window into the vegetation and ecosystems of a warmer world, which we are likely to see in the future.”

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