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"Scientists Discover Ancient Beetle Species with Extra-Long Antennae"

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Source: KATU
"Scientists Discover Ancient Beetle Species with Extra-Long Antennae"
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Researchers from Oregon State University have discovered a new species of beetle in Burmese amber. The beetle, named Protoliota paleus, has unusually long antennae measuring nearly 8 millimeters attached to a 2.3-millimeter body.

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  1. Oregon State University: Researchers identify new species of beetle  KATU
  2. Scientists identify new species of beetle that used extra-long antennae to battle for mates, at the feet of dinosaurs  Phys.org
  3. Researchers identify new species of beetle from time of dinosaurs  KOMO News
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