RARE Dominican Amber Polydesmid Millipede

Fossil Amber

Class Diplopoda, Order Polydesmida

Geological Time: Miocene to Oligocene

Size (25.4mm = 1 inch): Amber: 30 mm long, 15 mm across, Millipede: 6 mm

Fossil Site: Region near Santiago, Dominican Republic

Code: DA6004

Price: $150.00 - sold


RARE Dominican Amber Polydesmid MillipedeDescription: This fine amber piece displays a rare polydesmid millipede in Dominican amber. Modern polydesmids are termed flat-backed millipedes, and are the largest extant millipede order. Millipedes are far more rare as inclusions in amber than the more common flies, beetles, and spiders. As a consequence they always command a high price. This one is priced near the lower end of the range, making it highly desirable for any collector.

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