This Burmese amber specimen contains a fascinating preserved centipede, capturing the elongated body and numerous legs of this ancient terrestrial arthropod. Centipedes are active predators that would have moved through the leaf litter and forest floor of the ancient Hukawng Valley ecosystem. Preserved in Cretaceous amber nearly 100 million years ago, this specimen offers a remarkable glimpse into the diverse ground dwelling life of the prehistoric forest during the time of the dinosaurs.
Details
• Approximately 100 million years old
• Origin: Hukawng Valley, Burma
• Period: Cretaceous amber, time of the dinosaurs
• Inclusion: Centipede
• Classification: Myriapod, class Chilopoda
• Numerous articulated legs
• Excellent collector specimen
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