{"title":"Insect Fossils - Fragile Remains of Ancient Life","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eInsects are among the most diverse animal groups, with a history of over 400 million years. Their fossils are rare due to fragile exoskeletons, but exceptional sites preserve them in fine sediments from ancient periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eOur insect fossil collection features specimens preserved in stone, often showing wings, legs, and body structures in remarkable detail. 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