Insects and Birds
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Baltic amber fossil with mite inclusions – stunning natural specimen
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Baltic amber with fossil 2 x fly insect inclusions
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Baltic amber with fossil fly insects and inclusions
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Fossil bird bone from the rancho la brea formation, pleistocene age
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Fossil bird bone from the rancho la brea formation, pleistocene age
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Fossil bird bone from the Rancho La Brea Formation, Pleistocene age
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Fossil fly insect in rock, eocene period, usa
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Fossilised baltic amber with fly inclusions – grade c – eocene period certificated
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Fossilised fly – genuine specimen – eocene usa certificated
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Genuine Fossil Weevil Cocoon Insect Leptopius, Australia
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Aepyornis, Elephant Bird, Eggshell, Madagascar
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Aepyornis elephant bird eggshell fossil from madagascar – rare paleontological specimen
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Fossil Fly (Love Bug), Plecia pealei, Eocene, USA
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Plecia pealei (love bug) fly fossil – eocene period, usa
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Plecia pealei (love bug) fly fossil – eocene period, usa
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Australian Weevil Bug Cocoon (Leptopius duponti) – Unique Insect Specimen from Down Under!
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Fossil insects are an important source of information about the evolution of insects and the history of life on Earth. Fossilized remains of insects can provide insights into their morphology, behavior, and distribution, as well as the environmental conditions that existed during their lifetimes.
Insects are one of the most diverse and abundant groups of organisms on Earth, with over one million known species. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments, and play important roles in ecosystem functioning as pollinators, decomposers, and predators.
Fossil insects are found in a variety of sedimentary rocks, ranging from the Devonian period, around 400 million years ago, to the present day. Some of the earliest known fossil insects are wingless forms, such as springtails and silverfish, which likely lived in moist environments and fed on plant material.
Later fossil insects include a diverse array of forms, ranging from tiny parasitic wasps to giant dragonflies with wingspans of up to two feet. These fossils are found in a variety of environments, and they provide important information about the evolution and diversification of insects over time.
Fossil insects are often studied by paleontologists using a variety of techniques, such as comparative anatomy, morphometrics, and molecular biology. By comparing the morphology of fossil insect specimens with those of living insects, scientists can gain insights into the evolutionary relationships between different groups and the ways in which they have adapted to different environments.
Fossil insects are also important indicators of past environmental conditions. For example, the presence of certain types of insects in a particular rock formation can provide clues about the climate, vegetation, and geography of the ancient environment.
Overall, the study of fossil insects is an important part of paleontology, providing valuable insights into the evolution and diversification of these organisms over millions of years. By studying these fossils, scientists can gain a better understanding of the history of life on Earth, as well as the complex interactions between different species and their environments.