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Fossil echinoid (sea urchin: micraster cortestudinarium) – chalk, cretaceous, broadstairs, kent, uk
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Fossil echinoid (sea urchin: micraster cortestudinarium) – chalk, cretaceous, broadstairs, kent, uk

Original price was: £24.00.Current price is: £19.20.

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster cortestudinarium), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Cretaceous period, found in the chalk formations of Broadstairs, Kent, UK. A fascinating and highly collectible specimen, this fossil is ideal for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts interested in prehistoric marine life.

About Micraster cortestudinarium (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct heart-shaped echinoids that thrived in marine environments during the Late Cretaceous. These echinoids were well-adapted for burrowing into soft sediments and are commonly found in chalk deposits across Europe. Micraster cortestudinarium is a key zonal species, helping geologists date the rock layers in which they are found.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster cortestudinarium
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Cretaceous
  • Formation/Location: Chalk, Broadstairs, Kent, UK
  • Size: Please refer to the listing photos with scale for accurate dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved with clear natural features

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A scientifically significant specimen of Micraster cortestudinarium
  • Found in the classic chalk deposits of Kent, UK
  • Ideal for display, research, or education
  • Comes from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100% Genuine Specimen with a Certificate of Authenticity

What You See is What You Get

The fossil shown in the listing photos is the exact specimen you will receive. No stock images are used.

Buy with Confidence:

  • 100% Authentic Specimens – Professionally sourced, identified, and verified
  • Secure Packaging – Carefully wrapped for safe delivery
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping – Worldwide shipping available with professional handling

This Micraster cortestudinarium fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, perfect for display, research, or educational use. A rare opportunity to own a well-preserved echinoid from the Cretaceous period.

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Description

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster cortestudinarium), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Cretaceous period, found in the chalk formations of Broadstairs, Kent, UK. A fascinating and highly collectible specimen, this fossil is ideal for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts interested in prehistoric marine life.

About Micraster cortestudinarium (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct heart-shaped echinoids that thrived in marine environments during the Late Cretaceous. These echinoids were well-adapted for burrowing into soft sediments and are commonly found in chalk deposits across Europe. Micraster cortestudinarium is a key zonal species, helping geologists date the rock layers in which they are found.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster cortestudinarium
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Cretaceous
  • Formation/Location: Chalk, Broadstairs, Kent, UK
  • Size: Please refer to the listing photos with scale for accurate dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved with clear natural features

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A scientifically significant specimen of Micraster cortestudinarium
  • Found in the classic chalk deposits of Kent, UK
  • Ideal for display, research, or education
  • Comes from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest ammonite and fossil collections in the world
  • 100% Genuine Specimen with a Certificate of Authenticity

What You See is What You Get

The fossil shown in the listing photos is the exact specimen you will receive. No stock images are used.

Buy with Confidence:

  • 100% Authentic Specimens – Professionally sourced, identified, and verified
  • Secure Packaging – Carefully wrapped for safe delivery
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping – Worldwide shipping available with professional handling

This Micraster cortestudinarium fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, perfect for display, research, or educational use. A rare opportunity to own a well-preserved echinoid from the Cretaceous period.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
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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