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New Study Questions Identity of Ancient Scottish Fossil

The specimen once helped scientists estimate when flying insects evolved.

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A , in in 1926, has been as of an . It is of an and is a .

a , its . The is not to it as an or a . This of .

Source: Natural History Museum, London, 2026-10-29.

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