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Ant trapped in ancient amber with parasitic mushroom stuck in its butt

Ant trapped in ancient amber with parasitic mushroom stuck in its butt

An ant preserved in tree resin with a parasitic mushroom fixed to its behind

About 50 million years ago, this ant got stuck in tree resin that also preserved the parasitic fungus that was giving it a hard time.

George Poinar has discovered an ancient ant in a strange predicament.

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