Description

The Ancient Arborist: A Rare Window into the Cretaceous Forest

This remarkable specimen captures an ancient Millipede from the Mid-Cretaceous period (Cenomanian stage), a time when these important decomposers were thriving alongside the dinosaurs. Millipedes are far less common in Burmese amber than many other arthropods, making this a highly desirable find.

Specimen Quality and Detail: The inclusion is a nearly complete adult Millipede, preserved in a dramatic, curved pose across the length of the stone.

• Positive Identification (Diplopoda): The anatomical preservation is clean enough to clearly identify the specimen as a Millipede (Diplopoda), evidenced by the two pairs of legs visible on most trunk segments—the defining characteristic of the class.

• Exoskeleton Preservation: The cuticle of the millipede shows signs of beautiful preservation, with residual greenish-yellow structural coloration visible under magnification.

• Ecological Context: A small syninclusion (likely a fly or wasp) is also preserved nearby, adding to the ecological story of our ancient Kachin Hukawng Valley forest floor!

Dimensions: 24.46×14.17×10.32 mm
Weight: 10.585 cts