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Fossil Echinoid Dendraster Miocene Indonesia Genuine Specimen & Certificate
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Fossil Echinoid Dendraster Miocene Indonesia Genuine Specimen & Certificate

Original price was: £13.20.Current price is: £9.24.

Dendraster Echinoid Fossil – Miocene Epoch – Indonesia

Enhance your fossil collection with this exquisite Dendraster Echinoid Fossil, originating from the Miocene deposits of Indonesia. Dating back approximately 23-5 million years, this fossil offers a fascinating window into the rich and diverse marine ecosystems of the Miocene epoch.

Dendraster is a genus of echinoid, commonly known as “sand dollars” due to their distinct, flattened, disc-like shape. These marine animals were part of a vibrant underwater world, and their fossils are highly prized by collectors for their intricate star-shaped patterns and historical significance. The fossil you receive will display these characteristic patterns, preserved in remarkable detail, making it a unique and beautiful specimen.

This fossil is 100% genuine, carefully selected for its quality and natural beauty. The photo provided in this listing shows the actual specimen you will receive. For precise sizing, please refer to the scale cube in the image, which is 1cm.

Product Features:

  • Species: Dendraster (Echinoid)
  • Age: Miocene epoch (Approx. 23-5 million years old)
  • Origin: Indonesia
  • Genuine Fossil: 100% natural and authentic specimen, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity for your assurance.
  • Size: Please see the photo for full sizing, with a 1cm scale cube included for reference.

About Dendraster Echinoids: Dendraster is a genus of echinoids that lived during the Miocene epoch, closely related to modern-day sand dollars and sea urchins. These fossils are highly valued for their symmetrical, star-shaped patterns and flat, disc-like appearance. The Dendraster fossils from Indonesia are particularly noted for their exceptional preservation and detailed structures, making them a coveted addition to any fossil collection.

Certificate of Authenticity Included

This Dendraster Echinoid Fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring that your fossil is a genuine, naturally formed specimen. Each piece has been thoroughly vetted by experts, providing you with confidence in the authenticity and provenance of your purchase.

Perfect for Display or Collection

This Dendraster Echinoid Fossil is ideal for display in any home, office, or educational setting. Its intricate patterns, historical significance, and natural beauty make it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, as well as a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in paleontology or ancient marine life.

Why Purchase from Us? We take great pride in offering only the highest quality fossils, each carefully selected and photographed to ensure you receive the exact specimen shown. All our fossils are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, giving you peace of mind in your purchase. Our commitment to quality and authenticity ensures that you are acquiring a true and valuable piece of Earth’s history.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare and beautifully preserved Dendraster Echinoid Fossil from the Miocene epoch!

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Description

Fossil Echinoid Dendraster Specimen

This listing presents a fossil echinoid identified as Dendraster and dated to the Miocene. Echinoids are marine members of the phylum Echinodermata, a group that also includes sea stars and sea cucumbers. Dendraster is a scientifically recognised echinoid genus associated with the sand dollar form, making this fossil an appealing choice for collectors interested in fossil invertebrates, palaeontology and marine natural history.

Miocene Fossil Identification

The Miocene is a major epoch of the Neogene Period, following the Oligocene and preceding the Pliocene. It is broadly known for important developments in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and fossil echinoids from this interval can provide an interesting connection to ancient marine environments. The supplied identification for this piece is Echinoid (Dendraster), with Miocene given as the geological age designation.

The specimen is identified in the supplied product information as Indonesia. This location detail is presented as part of the item information for collectors who organise specimens by geographic association as well as by fossil group and geological age. The Dendraster identification gives the piece a clear taxonomic focus, while the Miocene designation adds geological context for display, study and collection cataloguing.

Collector Display and Educational Interest

Fossil echinoids are popular among collectors because they represent an important group of marine invertebrates and demonstrate the long fossil history of organisms with distinctive body plans. A Dendraster specimen can complement collections focused on echinoderms, fossil sand dollars, marine fossils, Miocene geology or Indonesian natural history. It is suitable for a home collection, educational display, classroom reference, museum-style cabinet or geology-themed interior décor.

The scientific name Dendraster is retained in the listing title and description to make the item easier to find for collectors searching for echinoid fossils, Miocene fossils, fossil sand dollars and marine invertebrate specimens. The identification should also be useful when arranging a collection by genus, geological age or fossil category.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Please use the photographs as the direct visual reference for the individual piece, including its presentation and visible characteristics. The actual specimen pictured is the one supplied with this listing, making the images an important part of the item description for collectors and gift buyers.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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