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Snipe fly in Baltic amber
A snipe fly preserved in Baltic amber with a pseudoscorpion hanging onto its legs. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old
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Amber Arachnid Arachnida Arthropod Arthropoda Baltic Baltic Amber Brachycera Brachycerous Capsule Cenozoic Diptera Dr Andrew Ross Eocene Fossil Fossilised Glowing Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta False Scorpion Invertebrata
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1. Title: A Timeless Encounter: Snipe Fly and Pseudoscorpion in Upper Eocene Baltic Amber Description: This image showcases a perfectly preserved Snipe Fly (Sciomyzidae) and a Pseudoscorpion (Chelifer cancroides) in a piece of Upper Eocene Baltic amber. Dating back approximately 35 million years, this fossilized specimen offers a glimpse into the ancient world of the Cenozoic Era. The Snipe Fly, an insect belonging to the order Diptera and family Sciomyzidae, is depicted with its elongated, slender body and distinctive, large, bulbous eyes. The Pseudoscorpion, an arachnid and a member of the Arachnida class, is seen clinging onto the fly's legs, demonstrating a remarkable example of interspecific interaction between two distinct hexapod and arachnid species. The amber, with its warm, orange hue, encapsulates these ancient organisms, preserving their intricate details and offering a mesmerizing view of life as it once was. Keywords: Orange, animal, insect, capsule, invertebrate, arthropod, baltic, glowing, arthropoda, arachnida, fossilised, amber, fly, arachnid, fossil, insecta, eocene, insects, diptera, false scorpion, one, hexapoda, baltic amber, brachycera, cenozoic, book scorpion, hexapod, animals, invertebrata, brachycerous, dr andrew ross (not the company) Additional Information: The Snipe Fly is a predatory insect that feeds on other insects and their larvae. The Pseudoscorpion, also known as a false scorpion, is an arachnid that feeds primarily on small invertebrates. The discovery of such a well-preserved interaction between these two species in Baltic amber provides valuable insights into the complex ecosystems of the past. The amber's unique preservation properties have allowed scientists to study these organisms in incredible detail, shedding light on the intricacies of the Cenozoic Era. This image is a testament to the beauty and wonder of the natural world, frozen in time.
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