This Burmese amber specimen contains two beautifully preserved ticks and a millipede with exceptional clarity under the microscope. Fine anatomical details of their bodies, legs, and segmented structures can be examined at magnification, revealing the delicate forms of these ancient arthropods. Preserved in Cretaceous amber nearly 100 million years ago, this specimen offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse invertebrate life that inhabited the ancient forests of the Hukawng Valley during the time of the dinosaurs.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusion: Two ticks and a millipede
• Classification: Arachnids and myriapod
• Clarity: Excellent under microscope
• Fine anatomical details visible at magnification
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