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Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin: Micraster luskei) – Chalk, Cretaceous, Eastbourne, Kent, UK

£18.00

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster luskei), an exceptionally preserved sea urchin specimen from the Cretaceous period, discovered in the renowned chalk deposits near Eastbourne, Kent, UK. A perfect addition for fossil collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient marine life.

About Micraster luskei (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct heart urchins that thrived in the soft seabeds of the Cretaceous period. These echinoids were well adapted for burrowing and are commonly found in chalk deposits. Micraster luskei is particularly sought after for its distinct shape, well-defined test (shell), and exceptional preservation.

Fossil Details:

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

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A rare and scientifically significant Micraster luskei specimen
  • From the famous chalk deposits of Eastbourne, Kent
  • A fantastic display piece for collectors, educators, or museums
  • 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 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 luskei fossil is a fascinating piece of ancient marine history, perfect for fossil collectors, students, and enthusiasts. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional echinoid fossil.

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Description

This listing is for a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster luskei), an exceptionally preserved sea urchin specimen from the Cretaceous period, discovered in the renowned chalk deposits near Eastbourne, Kent, UK. A perfect addition for fossil collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient marine life.

About Micraster luskei (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is a genus of extinct heart urchins that thrived in the soft seabeds of the Cretaceous period. These echinoids were well adapted for burrowing and are commonly found in chalk deposits. Micraster luskei is particularly sought after for its distinct shape, well-defined test (shell), and exceptional preservation.

Fossil Details:

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

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A rare and scientifically significant Micraster luskei specimen
  • From the famous chalk deposits of Eastbourne, Kent
  • A fantastic display piece for collectors, educators, or museums
  • 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 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 luskei fossil is a fascinating piece of ancient marine history, perfect for fossil collectors, students, and enthusiasts. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional echinoid fossil.

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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