This Dominican amber specimen contains a museum grade cricket preserved in exceptional clarity within crystal clear Miocene amber. The specimen displays remarkable anatomical detail, including powerful hind legs adapted for jumping, long antennae, distinct body segmentation, and finely preserved wing structures. Its outstanding preservation offers an extraordinary glimpse into prehistoric terrestrial life from the tropical forests of the Miocene epoch, approximately 15 to 30 million years ago. The exceptional transparency of the amber makes this an outstanding display specimen and an ideal piece for microscope study.
Details
• Approximately 15 to 30 million years old
• Origin: Dominican Republic
• Period: Miocene epoch
• Inclusions: Museum grade cricket
• Quality: Exceptional clarity, museum grade specimen
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