(I) It is hard to imagine a better means of preservation than entombment in amber (II) Indeed, amber or hardened tree resin has preserved organisms ranging from bacteria to mammals for millions of years. (Ill) It is clear that spiders, for instance, had their fair share of specialized enemies then as now. (IV) It surpassed even the finest grain sediments in its ability to retain details. (V) Deposits are found round the world, but amber from Hispaniola is especially fossil-rich.