Amber

Description

Fossil jumping spider (Salticidae indet.), in amber, from the Oligocene - Miocene of Simojovel, Chiapas, Mexico

Museum reference

G.2005.147.9

Collection

Fossils

Object name

Amber

Scientific name(s)

species: Salticidae indet. - Spider

Specimen details

Specimen form: Fossil

Materials

Amber

Physical description

Teardrop shaped nugget of amber

Collection place(s)

Simojovel, 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