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Pieces of amber containing fossilized insects

Insects in amber. Fossilized insects embedded in pieces of amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period. The sticky resin trapped small insects as it solidified and hardened, preserving their bodies for millions of years. This is one of the few processes by which fossils are preserved complete with all of their soft tissues. Various types of insect are preserved, including bees, wasps and ants (Order: Hymenoptera), and flies and mosquitoes (Order: Diptera). Many of these species are now extinct

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This print showcases a collection of ancient treasures preserved in time - pieces of amber containing fossilized insects. Amber, which is fossilized resin produced by now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period, has trapped and immortalized small insects within its hardened embrace. These delicate creatures have been perfectly preserved for millions of years, their bodies intact with all their soft tissues. The range of insect species captured in this remarkable display is astounding. Bees, wasps, ants from the Order Hymenoptera can be observed alongside flies and mosquitoes from the Order Diptera. Many of these species are now long gone from our modern world, making these fossils even more precious. Intriguingly, this natural process offers one of the rare opportunities to witness complete preservation of fossils along with their soft tissues. The sticky nature of the resin acted as a trap for unsuspecting insects, freezing them in time and allowing us to study them today. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back through eons to an era when these tiny creatures roamed our planet. It serves as a reminder that life on Earth is ever-changing and fragile but also resilient enough to leave behind enduring traces like these exquisite specimens encased in amber.

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