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Panamanian researchers encounter a bright neon pink katydid and learn that pink coloration in katydids has precedent in scientific literature, not just as a rare mutant; older studies described pink individuals as disadvantageous, suggesting color variation may be more common than previously thought and is relevant to understanding leaf-mimic evolution.
Researchers have discovered a 50-million-year-old fossil katydid with remarkably preserved soft tissues, including a testicle. The fossil, named Arethaea solterae, was found in northwestern Colorado and is the first known preserved testicle in a fossil insect. The discovery sheds light on the internal anatomy of ancient insects and suggests that there may be more well-preserved soft tissues waiting to be found in other fossils.
A 50-million-year-old fossil of a katydid, found in Colorado, has revealed the preservation of internal organs, including muscles, digestive tract, glands, and a testicle. The fossil belongs to the genus Arethaea, a group of thread-legged katydids, and represents a new but extinct species. The discovery will help scientists understand the evolution of this group of insects and when they developed their unique physical structure. The preservation of soft internal organs in a fossil is rare and remarkable, providing a new data point in the evolutionary history of katydids.