This Burmese amber specimen contains a rare tick inclusion preserved within rich, golden Cretaceous resin. The tick’s rounded body and visible legs are clearly defined through the polished amber, offering a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric parasitic arthropods nearly 100 million years ago. Tick inclusions are especially interesting due to their ecological significance, providing insight into ancient host parasite relationships that existed in the Cretaceous forest environment. The clarity of the amber enhances the visibility of the specimen, making it both scientifically valuable and highly collectible.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusions: Tick
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