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Millipede (Diplopoda) Age: Oligocene Formation: Amber Mines Location: Dominican Republic Size: Amber piece is 0.5 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a very recognizable insect in amber. It is a complete Millipede (Diplopoda) trapped in Dominican Amber. This specimen has very fine detail - the segmented body is extremely well preserved. Under magnification, the millipede is easily seen displayed within the honey-colored amber piece. This is a very distinct Millipede fossil from the Amber Mines of the Dominican Republic (small close-up photo is included for free).