Amber Preserves Rare Snapshot Of Coastal Life 99 Million Years Ago

The new find is the first ammonite, a marine animal, preserved in amber ever found.

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By Gemma Tarlach
May 13, 2019 11:00 PMMar 21, 2020 12:02 AM
Amber with Ammonite - NIGPAS
Amber from Myanmar preserves a rare snapshot of coastal life 99 million years ago, including a marine mollusk called an ammonite (at right). (Credit: NIGPAS)

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Amber, being fossilized tree resin, usually preserves scenes from an ancient forest. The latest stunning find from Myanmar, however, is a souvenir from a day at the beach 99 million years ago, including the first ammonite, a marine animal, preserved in amber.

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