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Parasitic Mite (Acari) Age: Oligocene Formation: Amber Mines Location: Dominican Republic Size: Amber piece is 0.8 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
This is a very nice arachnid in amber. It is a Parasitic Mite (Acari) from the Oligocene Amber Mines of the Dominican Republic. This specimen has great detail - the long appendages are very easily seen. The Mite is nicely centered in the honey-colored amber piece. This is a very interesting organism fossilized in Baltic Amber (close-up photo is included for free).