Description
This listing features a beautifully preserved Cyphosoma regular echinoid fossil, discovered on 24 March 2025 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom. This striking sea urchin fossil has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring excellent preservation and fine detail.
Cyphosoma is a genus of regular echinoid (sea urchin) from the Cretaceous period, known for its rounded shell and distinct tuberculate surface which once supported protective spines. These echinoids thrived in warm, shallow marine environments and are prized for their symmetry and fossil quality.
The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube shown in the photographs for precise sizing reference.
Geological & Fossil Context:
- Species: Cyphosoma sp. (Regular echinoid)
- Type: Fossilised marine invertebrate (sea urchin)
- Formation: Cretaceous marine deposits
- Location: Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom
- Age: Cretaceous (~145–66 million years ago)
Fossil Features:
- Preservation: Excellent, with complete shell form and surface features
- Preparation: Fully cleaned, treated, and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Ready for display, study, or collection
Product Highlights:
- 100% Authentic Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and expertly prepared by Alister & Alison
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Ideal for collectors, educators, museums, or enthusiasts of ancient marine life
The Cretaceous strata of Devon are famed for their well-preserved echinoid fossils, and this Cyphosoma specimen is a fine example of their prehistoric marine biodiversity. It makes an excellent addition to any collection or display.
Please refer to the photographs for complete sizing and condition details. You will receive the exact specimen shown.
Bring home a piece of Cretaceous sea life with this beautifully detailed Cyphosoma echinoid fossil from Seaton, Devon.
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