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Lost amber collection in Jena museum reveals new insect species
Original: Lost amber trove rediscovered in Jena museum yields new species and a lesson in fossil skepticism
A long-forgotten amber collection rediscovered at a museum in Jena, Germany, has yielded previously unknown fossil species, offering fresh insights into prehistoric life trapped in the resin millions of years ago. Researchers say the find is also a cautionary tale for paleontology, highlighting how assumptions about fossil specimens can go unchallenged until material is re-examined with modern methods.
Why now: The rediscovery of lost museum material producing new species highlights both scientific value and the risk of overlooking existing collections.
Evidence
- Lost amber trove rediscovered in Jena museum yields new species and a lesson in fossil skepticism · Bioengineer.org
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