IN A NUTSHELL 🦠 Paleontologists discovered the first fossilized Basiceros dirt ant in Caribbean amber, reshaping our understanding of their distribution. 🔍 Advanced imaging techniques revealed that Basiceros enana was smaller than modern relatives, challenging previous evolutionary assumptions. 🌍 The fossil suggests ancient land bridges enabled these ants to migrate from the mainland to the … Continue reading “Dirt Ants Once Ruled the Caribbean”: 16-Million-Year-Old Amber Discovery Uncovers Shocking Insect Empire Lost to Time