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324-million-year-old insect stillhad swimming paddles

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TOI Science Desk29 Aug 2026, 12:01 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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324-million-year-old insect still had swimming paddles

A remarkable fossil unearthed in Texas sheds light on the evolutionary journey of insects transitioning from aquatic to terrestrial life. This ancient species featured paddle-like limbs designed for swimming and additional legs on its abdomen, indicating a semi-aquatic lifestyle in shallow coastal regions. This find is crucial in understanding the slow, gradual adaptations insects underwent over millions of years in their evolutionary history.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 29 Aug 2026, 12:01 pm.

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