Researchers from the University of Szeged have contributed to the identification of a previously unknown terrestrial snail species preserved in amber and dating back approximately 99 million years. Using advanced micro CT imaging technology, scientists were able to examine the fossil in a non destructive way and create detailed three dimensional models that confirmed it represents a new species to science.
The amber specimen originates from Myanmar’s Hukawng Valley, one of the most significant fossil rich regions from the Cretaceous period. The discovery highlights the importance of interdisciplinary and international collaboration, as well as the growing role of high precision imaging technologies in modern paleontological research.
Source: University of Szeged
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