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Inclusions in Amber: How to Assess the Value of Insects and Plants Frozen in Resin

Amber with inclusions provides a unique window into the prehistoric past. Inclusions are any organic or inorganic materials that were trapped in tree resin millions of years ago and became fossilized, surviving to this day. Most often, these are insects, arachnids, and plant fragments, but sometimes, truly unique finds are discovered.