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They land on a tree and get stuck in sap on the surface. Amber is petrified tree sap.

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How care you tell the difference between real amber and fake amber?

An effective way to distinguish between real and fake amber is through the saltwater test - real amber will float in saltwater, while fake amber will sink. Additionally, real amber emits a pine-tree scent when burned, while fake amber smells like plastic. Lastly, real amber will feel warm to the touch, whereas fake amber will remain cool.


How did amber evolve?

If you mean amber the gemstone then this answer holds good. Amber is not a mineral but time-hardened fossilized resin of the species of pine called Pinus Succinisera which grew in forests around 45 million years ago, in the European main land known to us as the Baltic region today. Amber gem was used by Palaeoliyhic man in Austria from 45000 -12000 B.C. The nomadic hunters of the Nesolithic age (12000-4000 B.C.) used amber to hunt animals. They carved phases of the moon, hunting seasons and the animals that they hunted on amber. The Neolithic man (4000-1900 B.C.) started using amber as decorative articles and jewels. The rich people of these societies usually owned amber jewelry and used to gift it to their friends and relatives. Later, towards the end of the eighth century B.C. the Greeks started using amber for inlay work in gold and ivory. Romans found use for amber only in the first century B.C to first century A.D, where they made rings and vessels out of amber. to read more click on amber


Fossils may be found in amber?

Yes, fossils can be found preserved in amber. Amber is fossilized tree resin that can capture and preserve insects, small animals, and even plant materials. This provides valuable insights into ancient ecosystems and evolution.


Why are plant fossils found in amber are not usually found in volcanic rocks?

because they most likely came from different areas. so they didn't have the same type of climate. another possibility is that amber traps only small animals or insects it seems


Is amber a fossil if there is an insect in it?

yes. it depends on the temperature of the amber. yes. it depends on the temperature of the amber.

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How do insects or small animals become preserved in amber?

Amber is sap from a tree that has hardened and when an insect gets stuck in it, the sap covers it completely over a long period of time. It preserves the insect because there is nothing in the amber that acts as a decomposer.


What is a sentence using the word amber?

The mosquito was stuck in the amber. (hardened tree sap)An amber light means caution. (the color yellow)


What animals are preserved in amber?

insects


What are the release dates for In Case of Emergency - 2007 Stuck in Amber - 1.4?

In Case of Emergency - 2007 Stuck in Amber - 1.4 was released on: USA: 24 January 2007 Australia: 27 August 2007


Which organism would most likely be found in amber?

Insects are most likely to be found in Amber. Because amber is a fossilized gum. The insects are likely to get stuck with gum prior to the process of fossilization of gum into amber.


What are the release dates for In Case of Emergency - 2007 Stuck in Amber 1-4?

In Case of Emergency - 2007 Stuck in Amber 1-4 was released on: USA: 24 January 2007 Australia: 27 August 2007


What kinds of animals are typically found fossilized in amber?

There are so many insects typically found fossilized in amber.


How does a fossil of an animal form in amber?

If something got stuck in and enclosed by the liquid sap then it's fossilized.


Which organism is more likely found in amber a beetle or a rabbit?

Insects are most likely to be found in Amber. Because amber is a fossilized gum. The insects are likely to get stuck with gum prior to the process of fossilization of gum into amber.


Which kind of organism is more likely to be found as a fossil in amber a frog or rabbit?

A frog.


How does a body fossil of a animal form a amber?

If something got stuck in and enclosed by the liquid sap then it's fossilized.


Where are amber eyes most commonly found in the animal kingdom?

Amber eyes are most commonly found in animals such as wolves, dogs, and cats.