Ancient Feather Preserved in Amber - 99 Million Year Old Cretaceous Period Specimen - FEATHERS - BURMESE AMBER - BURMITE

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A remarkable fossilized feather preserved in amber from the Cretaceous period, approximately 99 million years ago. This exceptional specimen showcases delicate barbs and intricate structural details in golden-brown hues, suspended in translucent amber with natural inclusions. The feather displays excellent preservation of its microscopic features, including the rachis and branching barbules, offering valuable insights into ancient avian evolution. The amber matrix contains various organic debris and bubbles, creating a time capsule from the age of dinosaurs.
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A well-preserved prehistoric feather fossilized in amber, showing detailed barb structure and golden-brown coloration against a clear amber background with natural inclusions.
A remarkable fossilized feather preserved in amber from the Cretaceous period, approximately 99 million years ago. This exceptional specimen showcases delicate barbs and intricate structural details in golden-brown hues, suspended in translucent amber with natural inclusions. The feather displays excellent preservation of its microscopic features, including the rachis and branching barbules, offering valuable insights into ancient avian evolution. The amber matrix contains various organic debris and bubbles, creating a time capsule from the age of dinosaurs.