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Scientists discover ancient wasp in amber with a Venus flytrap-like abdomen for trapping prey.
Scientists have found an ancient wasp, named Sirenobethylus charybdis and preserved in 99-million-year-old amber, with a unique abdomen resembling a Venus flytrap.
This structure was likely used to hold wriggling insects still while the wasp laid its eggs, similar to how modern parasitic wasps operate.
The discovery, detailed in the journal BMC Biology, provides insights into the diverse and complex adaptations of ancient insects.
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Los científicos descubren la avispa antigua en ámbar con un abdomen parecido a una trampa voladora de Venus para atrapar presas.