The asteroid wiped out dinosaurs 66 million years ago; now scientists say ‘jumping genes’ may have helped ants conquer the planet
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago may have also set the stage for one of the most successful groups of insects
The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have helped ants spread across the planet; study finds a surprising genetic link The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago may have also set the stage f... [4304 chars]
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