Features
- This Photo Puzzle features a cropped image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi
- Image Description: Mosquito in amber. Fossilized mosquito (Family Culicidae) embedded in amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period. The sticky resin trapped small insects as it solidified and hardened, preserving their bodies for millions of years. This is one of the few processes by which fossils are preserved complete with all of their soft tissues. Various types of insect are preserved,
- For any queries regarding this item please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 1102643
- Sinclair Stammers/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, View of a mosquito fossilised in amber. Mosquito in amber. Fossilized mosquito (Family Culicidae) embedded in amber. Amber is fossilized resin that was produced by various now extinct coniferous trees during the Jurassic period. The sticky resin trapped small insects as it solidified and hardened, preserving their bodies for millions of years. This is one of the few processes by which fossils are preserved complete with all
