F865

Sample ID F865 • Cabinet D

Insect Trace Fossils

26cm W x 20.5cm H x 3cm D • 2158g
Sample TypeFossilFossil TypeTrace/IchnofossilsMohs Hardness 4
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Preservation Orig. Material? Relief Mineral Comp.

These delicate markings preserve the movements and behaviors of ancient insects that once lived along the shifting landscapes of the Connecticut River Valley. Crawling trails, burrows, and feeding traces were left in soft sediment and later sealed in sandstone, capturing brief moments of activity from ecosystems that thrived thousands of years ago.