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Dragonflies have been on Earth for over 300 million years

Dragonflies have been on Earth for over 300 million years

Dragonflies have been on Earth for over 300 million years

Dragonfly relatives have patrolled skies for over 300 million years. Ancient griffinflies spread wings nearly 70 cm across in denser Paleozoic air.

Modern dragonflies remain aerial snipers with nearly 360° vision and midair hunting precision.

Deep time keeps a hovercraft. The silhouette shrank; the job description — catch flying prey — stayed.

Shahzad Mahota Shahzad Mahota @shahzad-mahota

Dragonflies have been on Earth for over 300 million years