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

£36.00

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster decepiens), a well-preserved specimen from the Middle Chalk deposits of Broadstairs, Kent, UK. This rare and scientifically significant sea urchin is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, offering insights into the marine ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous period.

About Micraster decepiens (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct echinoids (sea urchins) that thrived in Cretaceous seas, often found in chalk deposits. These heart-shaped echinoids were adapted for burrowing in marine sediments and are commonly used by paleontologists to study Cretaceous paleoecology. Micraster decepiens is distinguished by its unique morphology, making it a valuable find for collectors and researchers alike.

Fossil Details:

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

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A rare and scientifically significant Micraster decepiens specimen
  • From the renowned Middle Chalk deposits of Broadstairs, Kent
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educators, and museum-quality displays
  • Comes from the prestigious 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 specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact fossil 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 beautifully preserved Micraster decepiens fossil is a fascinating piece of natural history and a must-have for any fossil enthusiast. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary fossil echinoid.

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Description

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster decepiens), a well-preserved specimen from the Middle Chalk deposits of Broadstairs, Kent, UK. This rare and scientifically significant sea urchin is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, offering insights into the marine ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous period.

About Micraster decepiens (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct echinoids (sea urchins) that thrived in Cretaceous seas, often found in chalk deposits. These heart-shaped echinoids were adapted for burrowing in marine sediments and are commonly used by paleontologists to study Cretaceous paleoecology. Micraster decepiens is distinguished by its unique morphology, making it a valuable find for collectors and researchers alike.

Fossil Details:

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

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A rare and scientifically significant Micraster decepiens specimen
  • From the renowned Middle Chalk deposits of Broadstairs, Kent
  • Ideal for fossil collectors, educators, and museum-quality displays
  • Comes from the prestigious 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 specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact fossil 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 beautifully preserved Micraster decepiens fossil is a fascinating piece of natural history and a must-have for any fossil enthusiast. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary fossil echinoid.

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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