Archive for May 16th, 2012

First Ever Record of Insect Pollination from 100 Million Years Ago

Amber from Cretaceous deposits (110-105 my) in Northern Spain has revealed the first ever record of insect pollination. Scientists have discovered in two pieces of amber several specimens of tiny insects covered with pollen grains, revealing the first record of pollen transport and social behavior in this group of animals.   Today, more than 80% […]