This Dominican amber with spider inclusion preserves a fossil spider encased in Miocene Dominican amber, with visible legs and body structures that allow direct observation of its morphology. Spider inclusions are significant because they document ancient terrestrial predators and provide insight into predator-prey relationships and arthropod diversity within the tropical forest ecosystems of the Caribbean during the Miocene period.
Product Details
• Species: Spider
• Order: Araneae
• Origin: Dominican amber
• Age: Approximately 16–18 million years
• Period: Miocene
• Dimensions: 0.75 inches
• Weight: 1.2 grams
All pieces are hand polished and include an information card with locality and specimen details. Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, and each specimen is carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit.
