An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago

By: Dr. Abbas Haddadin

An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago (Early Cretaceous). The exceptional preservational properties of amber have maintained fine morphological and anatomical details, allowing precise observation of larval structures. اضافة اعلان

This specimen provides direct evidence of the diversity of insect developmental stages in Early Cretaceous ecosystems and contributes to a deeper understanding of insect evolution, paleoecological interactions, and the paleoenvironmental conditions that prevailed in the region during that period.