Amber

Description

Fossil moss (Bryophyta indet.) and "flying" ant (Formicidae indet.), in brownish-yellow amber, from Chiapas, Southern Mexico

Museum reference

G.1998.38.3

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Bryophyta indet.
species: Formicidae indet. - Ant

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Physical description

Amber

Collection place(s)

Chiapas, Mexico, North America

Exhibitions

• Amazing Amber (10 May 2013 - 08 Sep 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland