This Burmese amber with Ixodida tick inclusion preserves a fossil tick encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber, with visible legs and body structures that allow direct observation of its morphology. Tick inclusions document ancient parasitic arachnids and provide insight into host-parasite relationships and arthropod diversity within Cretaceous forest ecosystems during the age of dinosaurs.
Product Details
• Species: Tick
• Order: Ixodida
• Origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Dimensions: 0.5 inches
• Weight: 1.5 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.
