Evolution in the Insect World
There is an entire system of insect classification based on their evolutionary history. Since insects impact the entire food chain, the fossil record of insects tells us much about other life on Earth as well. Even today, insects continue to evolve. This topic offers articles on evolution throughout history, and how insects are changing today.
Evolution 101: The Big Issues
Why would one insect lineage lead to millions of species and the other to only 400? Maybe it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
Why would one insect lineage lead to millions of species and the other to only 400? Maybe it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
Why Most Animals Are Insects
Insects comprise 75% of all animal species that scientists have named and described, and most of these insects have wings. The key to insect success is their ability to survive on land and take to the air.
Insects comprise 75% of all animal species that scientists have named and described, and most of these insects have wings. The key to insect success is their ability to survive on land and take to the air.
The Oldest Fossil Insect in the World
A specimen that has been sitting in the London Natural History Museum's collection for over 60 years was confirmed as being the world's oldest fossil insect.
A specimen that has been sitting in the London Natural History Museum's collection for over 60 years was confirmed as being the world's oldest fossil insect.
Fossil Insects in Rocks
This website gives a nice overview of how and where fossilized insects were formed.
This website gives a nice overview of how and where fossilized insects were formed.
Attack of the Giant Insects :: Astrobiology Magazine
Researchers are using X-Ray images to understand why giant insects that lived on the Earth millions of years ago disappeared. The study is providing insight into how life on Earth and the planet’s climate interact.
Researchers are using X-Ray images to understand why giant insects that lived on the Earth millions of years ago disappeared. The study is providing insight into how life on Earth and the planet’s climate interact.
Fossil Mysteries: Geologic Timeline
From the San Diego Natural History Museum, a thorough geologic timeline with descriptions. Find out when insects first appeared in the fossil record!
From the San Diego Natural History Museum, a thorough geologic timeline with descriptions. Find out when insects first appeared in the fossil record!