RESEARCH UPDATE
Chosha praecursor illuminates the early history of insects
A new Carboniferous fossil from Texas was described as an early-diverging insect with an unusual combination of terrestrial and aquatic adaptations.
What does the fossil preserve?
The specimen preserves a mosaic of features. Those structures are useful because early insect body plans are sparsely sampled compared with younger winged groups.
How should the claim be read?
The proposed ecology and evolutionary position are scientific interpretations derived from one fossil and comparative analysis. Future specimens may refine them.
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