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Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin: Micraster sp) – Upper Cretaceous, Eastbourne, Sussex, UK

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This listing features a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster sp), a well-preserved sea urchin from the Upper Cretaceous period, discovered in Eastbourne, Sussex, UK. A fantastic addition to any fossil collection, this specimen showcases remarkable detail and historical significance.

About Micraster (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is an extinct genus of heart-shaped echinoids that lived during the Late Cretaceous. These sea urchins were adapted for burrowing in marine sediments, making them a key species in the fossil record. Their unique morphology and abundance in Cretaceous chalk deposits provide important insights into ancient marine environments.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster sp
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Upper Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation/Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, UK
  • Size: Refer to listing photos with scale for accurate dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing excellent natural detail

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A genuine Micraster echinoid from the renowned chalk deposits of Eastbourne, Sussex
  • A scientifically significant and well-preserved specimen
  • Comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious ammonite and fossil collections
  • 100% Authentic 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% Genuine Specimens – Professionally sourced, identified, and verified
  • Secure Packaging – Carefully wrapped for safe delivery
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping – Worldwide shipping available with professional handling

This Micraster fossil echinoid is a stunning addition to any fossil collection and a perfect display piece. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this fascinating piece of prehistoric history.

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This listing features a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster sp), a well-preserved sea urchin from the Upper Cretaceous period, discovered in Eastbourne, Sussex, UK. A fantastic addition to any fossil collection, this specimen showcases remarkable detail and historical significance.

About Micraster (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster is an extinct genus of heart-shaped echinoids that lived during the Late Cretaceous. These sea urchins were adapted for burrowing in marine sediments, making them a key species in the fossil record. Their unique morphology and abundance in Cretaceous chalk deposits provide important insights into ancient marine environments.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster sp
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Upper Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation/Location: Eastbourne, Sussex, UK
  • Size: Refer to listing photos with scale for accurate dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing excellent natural detail

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • A genuine Micraster echinoid from the renowned chalk deposits of Eastbourne, Sussex
  • A scientifically significant and well-preserved specimen
  • Comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious ammonite and fossil collections
  • 100% Authentic 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% Genuine Specimens – Professionally sourced, identified, and verified
  • Secure Packaging – Carefully wrapped for safe delivery
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping – Worldwide shipping available with professional handling

This Micraster fossil echinoid is a stunning addition to any fossil collection and a perfect display piece. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this fascinating piece of prehistoric history.

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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