This Burmese amber with Blattodea inclusion preserves a fossil cockroach encased in Cretaceous Burmese amber, approximately 100 million years old. Cockroaches belong to the order Blattodea and are characterized by their flattened bodies, long antennae, and specialized legs adapted for rapid movement. These insects represent an ancient evolutionary lineage and were important components of prehistoric terrestrial ecosystems. This specimen provides insight into the diversity and evolution of cockroaches within ancient forest environments during the age of dinosaurs.
Product Details
• Species: Cockroach
• Order: Blattodea
• Origin: Burmese amber
• Age: Approximately 100 million years
• Period: Cretaceous
• Dimensions: 2 inches
• Weight: 13 grams
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