Because they lack hard internal skeletons, the fossil record of this evolution is somewhat patchy—but many fossil insects have been discovered. [2]8 Ancient Insect CamouflageA Corpse Carrying Insect – Animal of the WeekMany insects are masters of camouflage. When one researcher discovered an insect fossil that looked like a science fiction alien, he crafted a Halloween mask resembling it. [9]1 Insect in OpalFossilized Insect Discovered in Opal! In one case, however, it was not the play of light in the opal that astounded people; it was a fossil insect.

Source: The Nation December 24, 2023 14:34 UTC