Detailed Fossil Soft Millipede (Polyxenidae) in Baltic Amber

This is a detailed, 44 million year old fossil soft millipede (order Polyxenida - family Polyxenidae) preserved in Baltic amber. The millipede measures about 4mm long.

As a reminder, most inclusions in Baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail.

Please note: The market is flooded with fake amber, which is often plastics with insects embedded in it. The insect inclusions in amber are almost always tiny. Larger insects are able to struggle free and are not preserved. If you see something that looks too good to be true, it often is. Make sure to buy from a reputable dealer.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Order Polyxenida - Family Polyxenidae
LOCATION
Kaliningrad, Russia
SIZE
Millipede: approximately 4mm, Amber: 17 x 9 x 4mm
CATEGORY
ITEM
#272630
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