View of a fly fossilised in amber
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View of a fly fossilised in amber
Fly in amber. Fossilized fly (Order: Diptera) embedded in 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). Many of these species are now extinct
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This print showcases a remarkable view of a fly fossilized in amber. The perfectly preserved insect, belonging to the order Diptera, is embedded within the ancient resin that solidified and hardened millions of years ago during the Jurassic period. Amber, which originated from now-extinct coniferous trees, served as nature's time capsule by trapping small insects like this fly. The fossilization process captured not only the outer exoskeleton but also all of the delicate soft tissues of these creatures. This makes such fossils incredibly rare and valuable for paleontologists studying prehistoric life forms. In addition to flies, various other insects from different orders like bees, wasps, and ants (Hymenoptera) have been found preserved in amber. Amber has provided scientists with an extraordinary opportunity to glimpse into Earth's distant past and learn about long-extinct species that once roamed our planet. These fossils offer invaluable insights into their anatomy, behavior, and ecological interactions. This stunning photograph serves as a testament to both the beauty and scientific significance of amber-encased fossils. It reminds us of how nature can preserve intricate details over millions of years through unique processes like fossilization in resin. Science Photo Library brings us closer to these wonders by capturing moments frozen in time for our exploration and appreciation.
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