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Unfortunate insects fossilized at their most intimate

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Permanently linked lovers suggest species' mating technique has remained unchanged for millennia.

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  1. Li, S., Shih, C., Wang, C., Pang, H. & Ren, D. PLoS ONE 8, e78188 (2013).

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