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Fossil Chalk Echinoid – Cretaceous – Wilmington, Devon, UK – Authentic Specimen with Certificate

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This listing features a fossil Chalk Echinoid from the Cretaceous period, found at Wilmington, Devon, United Kingdom. A beautiful and well-preserved example, this echinoid specimen is embedded in chalk matrix typical of Upper Cretaceous marine formations in the region. You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photographs. For size reference, each cube in the scale image equals 1cm.

Fossil Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Class: Echinoidea
  • Phylum: Echinodermata
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Wilmington, Devon, UK
  • Formation: Chalk (exact zonation undetermined)

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Stage: Likely Upper Cretaceous (exact stage such as Santonian/Campanian to be confirmed by stratigraphy)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk sea; warm, calcareous sediment-rich conditions ideal for echinoderm preservation

Morphology Features:

  • Symmetrical test with visible ambulacral and interambulacral plates
  • Central peristome and periproct typical of chalk echinoids
  • Gently domed profile with slightly flattened underside
  • Surface may show faint tuberculation where spines were once attached

Notable Facts:

  • Fossil echinoids like this one are excellent indicators of palaeoenvironmental conditions.
  • Chalk echinoids are widely used in educational and scientific collections for their preservation quality and anatomical clarity.
  • This specimen is especially collectible due to its location and clear morphology.

Why Buy From Us?

  • 100% genuine fossil, responsibly sourced
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photos
  • Hand-selected for quality, scientific value, and display potential

A stunning chalk echinoid fossil from Wilmington, Devon, this specimen captures a snapshot of Cretaceous marine life in southern England. A perfect addition to any fossil collection or educational resource!

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Description

This listing features a fossil Chalk Echinoid from the Cretaceous period, found at Wilmington, Devon, United Kingdom. A beautiful and well-preserved example, this echinoid specimen is embedded in chalk matrix typical of Upper Cretaceous marine formations in the region. You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photographs. For size reference, each cube in the scale image equals 1cm.

Fossil Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Class: Echinoidea
  • Phylum: Echinodermata
  • Geological Period: Cretaceous
  • Locality: Wilmington, Devon, UK
  • Formation: Chalk (exact zonation undetermined)

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

  • Stage: Likely Upper Cretaceous (exact stage such as Santonian/Campanian to be confirmed by stratigraphy)
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine chalk sea; warm, calcareous sediment-rich conditions ideal for echinoderm preservation

Morphology Features:

  • Symmetrical test with visible ambulacral and interambulacral plates
  • Central peristome and periproct typical of chalk echinoids
  • Gently domed profile with slightly flattened underside
  • Surface may show faint tuberculation where spines were once attached

Notable Facts:

  • Fossil echinoids like this one are excellent indicators of palaeoenvironmental conditions.
  • Chalk echinoids are widely used in educational and scientific collections for their preservation quality and anatomical clarity.
  • This specimen is especially collectible due to its location and clear morphology.

Why Buy From Us?

  • 100% genuine fossil, responsibly sourced
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • You will receive the exact fossil shown in the photos
  • Hand-selected for quality, scientific value, and display potential

A stunning chalk echinoid fossil from Wilmington, Devon, this specimen captures a snapshot of Cretaceous marine life in southern England. A perfect addition to any fossil collection or educational resource!

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous

Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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