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Name:
Parasitic Mite (Acaria)
Age: Eocene
Formation: Amber Deposits
Location: Russia
Size: Amber piece is 0.65 inches long
This is an unusual arachnid in Baltic Amber. It is a Parasitic Mite (Acaria) from Russia. This beast would attach itself to a host, and suck the lifeblood right out of it. This specimen has good detail and is easily seen in the amber piece. This is a good example of a fossil parasite in amber (close-up photo is included for free).
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