Mantophasmatodea (Noun)
Meaning
An order of insect identified in 2002 in a 45 million year old piece of amber from the Baltic region.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The discovery of mantophasmatodea in the 45 million year old amber from the Baltic region shed new light on the evolution of insects during the Eocene epoch.
- Scientists were thrilled by the finding of mantophasmatodea, which not only helped date the fossil but also provided valuable insights into the order's characteristics.
- Before 2002, mantophasmatodea was unknown, but its discovery has opened up new avenues for entomological research and study.
- The exceptionally preserved specimen of mantophasmatodea found in the Baltic amber is a testament to the incredible fossilization process that occurred over millions of years.
- Since the first identification of mantophasmatodea in the ancient amber, researchers have been working tirelessly to unravel the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic insect order.