Amber Inclusions
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Copal with Insects and Inclusions
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Insect Inclusion in Large Amber Fossil Specimen from Baltic Sea Eocene
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Fossil Large Velvet Mite Trombidlldea in Baltic Amber Eocene Certificated
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Genuine Blattodea Large Fossil Cockroach in Fossilised Baltic Amber Eocene Certificated
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Genuine False Darkling Fossil Beetle Melandryidae Orchesia in Fossilised Baltic Amber Eocene Certificated
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Fossilized Pinhole Borer Beetles and Fungus Gnat in Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Fossil Amber with Earwig + 3 Unidentified Flies Fossil from Miocene
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12 Unidentified Flies in Dominican Amber Fossil from Miocene
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15-20 FLY Inclusions in Dominican Amber from Miocene Period Dominican Republic
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Fossil Amber with Two Small Parasitic Wasps, Ten Unidentified Flies, and a Click Beetle
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Amber Inclusions – 2 Unidentified Fossil Flies, Certified
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Fossil Dominican Amber Inclusions – 3 or 4 Unidentified Flies, Certified
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Fossil 4 x Termites in Fossilised Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Fossil Flies in Amber Inclusions – 4 Unidentified Flies, Certified
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Fossil Flies in Amber Inclusions – 4 Unidentified Flies, Certified
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Dominican Amber Fossil Inclusions – 5 Unidentified Flies, Certified
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Fossil Barklouse and Unidentified Fly in Fossilised Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Dominican Fossil Amber Inclusions – Leafhopper & Dark-winged fungus gnat, Certified
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Rare Fossilized Insects in Dominican Amber: Pinhole Borer Beetles and Fungus Gnat – Miocene Certified
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Fossil Planthopper in Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Termite in Fossilised Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Fossil Amber Inclusions – Unidentified Beetle, Certified
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Fossil Worker Ant with Several Water Bubbles in Dominican Amber
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Dominican Amber Inclusions – Tiny Fossil Beetle, Certified
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Fossil Winged Termite and Tiny Spider in Fossilised Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Rare Fossil Inclusions in Dominican Amber: Pinhole Borer Beetles and Worker Ant – Miocene Certified
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Six Fossil Flies Flies and Two Small Parasitic Wasps in Fossilised Dominican Amber Miocene Certificated
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Fossil Beetle in Large Dominican Amber Specimen Miocene Certificated
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Fossil amber inclusions are an important source of information about ancient ecosystems and the diversity of life on Earth. Amber is a type of fossilized tree resin that can preserve the remains of plants, animals, and other organisms in remarkable detail. These inclusions provide valuable insights into the morphology, behavior, and distribution of these organisms, as well as the environmental conditions that existed during their lifetimes.
Amber is formed when resin from certain types of trees, such as conifers, hardens and fossilizes over time. The resulting material is hard and durable, and can preserve the remains of organisms in three dimensions, including soft tissues that are rarely preserved in other types of fossils.
The study of fossil amber inclusions is an important field of paleontology, and has led to the discovery of a variety of new species and insights into the evolution of life on Earth. For example, amber inclusions have provided important information about the evolution of insects, which are some of the most diverse and abundant organisms on our planet. These inclusions have also revealed the existence of ancient ecosystems, including the types of plants and animals that lived in them.
Amber inclusions are also important for studying the evolution of other groups of organisms, such as spiders, mites, and fungi. These inclusions can provide information about the morphology, behavior, and distribution of these groups over time, as well as their interactions with other organisms.
One of the most famous and important sources of fossil amber inclusions is the Dominican Republic, where amber deposits are found in ancient sedimentary rocks. These amber deposits have yielded a wide variety of inclusions, including insects, spiders, mites, and even small vertebrates such as lizards and frogs.
The study of fossil amber inclusions is not without its challenges, however. Because amber is a rare and valuable resource, it is often subject to illegal mining and smuggling, which can damage important scientific specimens and remove them from their original context. As a result, scientists and collectors are working to develop sustainable and ethical practices for the excavation and study of amber inclusions.
Overall, the study of fossil amber inclusions is an important field of paleontology, providing valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of life on Earth. By studying these inclusions, scientists can gain a better understanding of the history of our planet and the complex interactions between different species and their environments.