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Fossil Barnacle, Miocene Epoch, Hampton Virginia USA | Authentic Marine Invertebrate Specimen + COA
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Fossil Barnacle, Miocene Epoch, Hampton Virginia USA | Authentic Marine Invertebrate Specimen + COA

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Fossil Barnacle – Miocene Epoch, Hampton, Virginia, United States

This authentic fossil barnacle comes from the Miocene-aged marine sediments of Hampton, Virginia, part of the geologically significant Chesapeake Group. Dating back approximately 15 to 10 million years, this fossil represents a once-thriving marine invertebrate that lived in the warm shallow seas covering the coastal southeastern United States during the Miocene Epoch.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Invertebrate Fossil (Barnacle – Cirripede)
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Subphylum: Crustacea
  • Class: Maxillopoda
  • Subclass: Thecostraca
  • Infraclass: Cirripedia (barnacles)
  • Order: Sessilia (acorn barnacles)
  • Family & Genus: Undetermined for this specimen (commonly Balanus species in the region)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

  • Location: Hampton, Virginia, USA
  • Formation: Likely part of the Chesapeake Group (e.g. Eastover or Yorktown Formations)
  • Epoch: Miocene (Neogene Period)
  • Age: ~15–10 million years ago
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with sandy to silty substrates, excellent for epifaunal marine organisms such as barnacles
  • Biozone: Associated with bivalves, gastropods, corals, and crustaceans of the Mid-Atlantic Miocene

Morphology & Features:

  • Calcareous plates forming the barnacle wall typically hexagonal or polygonal
  • Well-defined orifice and base plate characteristic of sessile barnacles
  • May occur as a solitary specimen or in cluster formation
  • Preserved in sandy matrix or as isolated calcareous fossil, showing growth ring patterns

Notable: Barnacle fossils like these are important for reconstructing nearshore marine habitats during the Miocene. Their presence in the fossil record helps researchers interpret palaeoecological conditions, such as salinity and substrate preferences, in ancient Atlantic coastal environments. Hampton and other Chesapeake localities are internationally known for Miocene marine invertebrate diversity.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Hampton, Virginia, USA
  • Fossil Type: Barnacle (Sessile Cirripede)
  • Geological Epoch: Miocene
  • Formation: Chesapeake Group (specific unit unconfirmed)
  • Size Reference: Scale cube = 1cm (see photo for full specimen size)
  • Note: The specimen shown in the listing photo is the exact item you will receive

Authenticity & Quality: This is a 100% genuine fossil, carefully sourced and not altered or reconstructed. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Why Choose This Fossil? Great for:

  • Marine invertebrate fossil collections
  • Educational displays in palaeontology or marine biology
  • Natural history décor and gifts
  • Miocene fossil enthusiasts and US coastal collectors

Shipping & Packaging: All items are packaged securely using eco-conscious materials and shipped with tracking. Fossils are handled with care to ensure safe delivery.

Own a real piece of North America’s Miocene shoreline with this fossil barnacle from the marine sediments of Hampton, Virginia.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

Fossil Barnacle – Miocene Epoch, Hampton, Virginia, United States

This authentic fossil barnacle comes from the Miocene-aged marine sediments of Hampton, Virginia, part of the geologically significant Chesapeake Group. Dating back approximately 15 to 10 million years, this fossil represents a once-thriving marine invertebrate that lived in the warm shallow seas covering the coastal southeastern United States during the Miocene Epoch.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Invertebrate Fossil (Barnacle – Cirripede)
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Subphylum: Crustacea
  • Class: Maxillopoda
  • Subclass: Thecostraca
  • Infraclass: Cirripedia (barnacles)
  • Order: Sessilia (acorn barnacles)
  • Family & Genus: Undetermined for this specimen (commonly Balanus species in the region)

Geological & Stratigraphic Details:

  • Location: Hampton, Virginia, USA
  • Formation: Likely part of the Chesapeake Group (e.g. Eastover or Yorktown Formations)
  • Epoch: Miocene (Neogene Period)
  • Age: ~15–10 million years ago
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with sandy to silty substrates, excellent for epifaunal marine organisms such as barnacles
  • Biozone: Associated with bivalves, gastropods, corals, and crustaceans of the Mid-Atlantic Miocene

Morphology & Features:

  • Calcareous plates forming the barnacle wall typically hexagonal or polygonal
  • Well-defined orifice and base plate characteristic of sessile barnacles
  • May occur as a solitary specimen or in cluster formation
  • Preserved in sandy matrix or as isolated calcareous fossil, showing growth ring patterns

Notable: Barnacle fossils like these are important for reconstructing nearshore marine habitats during the Miocene. Their presence in the fossil record helps researchers interpret palaeoecological conditions, such as salinity and substrate preferences, in ancient Atlantic coastal environments. Hampton and other Chesapeake localities are internationally known for Miocene marine invertebrate diversity.

Specimen Details:

  • Origin: Hampton, Virginia, USA
  • Fossil Type: Barnacle (Sessile Cirripede)
  • Geological Epoch: Miocene
  • Formation: Chesapeake Group (specific unit unconfirmed)
  • Size Reference: Scale cube = 1cm (see photo for full specimen size)
  • Note: The specimen shown in the listing photo is the exact item you will receive

Authenticity & Quality: This is a 100% genuine fossil, carefully sourced and not altered or reconstructed. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Why Choose This Fossil? Great for:

  • Marine invertebrate fossil collections
  • Educational displays in palaeontology or marine biology
  • Natural history décor and gifts
  • Miocene fossil enthusiasts and US coastal collectors

Shipping & Packaging: All items are packaged securely using eco-conscious materials and shipped with tracking. Fossils are handled with care to ensure safe delivery.

Own a real piece of North America’s Miocene shoreline with this fossil barnacle from the marine sediments of Hampton, Virginia.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

Era

Miocene
Origin

USA

Miocene Information

The Miocene Epoch (23–5.3 million years ago) was a time of major climatic and ecological change, shaping many of today’s ecosystems. The climate was generally warmer and drier, but it gradually cooled as ice sheets expanded in Antarctica. This shift led to the spread of grasslands and savannas, replacing many ancient forests and driving the evolution of grazing mammals like early horses, antelope, and elephants. Ape species diversified, with some moving toward more ground-dwelling lifestyles, setting the stage for early hominins. Marine life thrived, with giant sharks like Megalodon ruling the oceans. The Miocene laid the foundation for modern ecosystems, with many plant and animal groups adapting to the drier, open landscapes that became dominant.

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