4.5mm Fossil Pseudoscorpion (Arachnida) Preserved In Baltic Amber

mm Fossil Pseudoscorpion (Arachnida) Preserved In Baltic Amber #145472

This is a large, beautifully detailed 44 million year old fossil Pseudoscorpion (order Pseudoscorpiones, class Arachnida) preserved in Baltic Amber. It is about 4.5mm long. A pseudoscorpion, also known as a false scorpion or book scorpion, is an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones. They are small arachnids with a flat, pear-shaped body and pincers that resemble those of scorpions.

There is a flying insect right next to the Pseudoscorpion, however the preservation makes it difficult to identify.

As a reminder, most inclusions in baltic amber are extremely small so magnification will be needed to make out much detail. Included with your order is a physical photo of the specimen, and we will also email you a high resolution digital copy.

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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