Genuine Giant Echinoid Fossil Dendraster Miocene Mount Cidolog West Java Sukabumi Indonesia

Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a Genuine Giant Echinoid Fossil identified as Dendraster, with a Miocene designation. Echinoids are marine members of the phylum Echinodermata, a group that also includes sea stars and sea cucumbers. Dendraster is a fossil echinoid identification associated with the sand dollar group, making this an appealing addition for collectors interested in fossil invertebrates, marine palaeontology and the evolutionary history of echinoderms.

The supplied identification combines the common description “giant echinoid fossil” with the genus name Dendraster and the geological age designation Miocene. The specimen is offered as a natural fossil collecting piece rather than a modern decorative reproduction. Its scientific interest comes from the combination of echinoid identity, fossilisation and geological age.

Geological Age and Locality

The specimen is identified as Miocene. The Miocene was a major epoch of the Neogene Period, positioned between the Oligocene and Pliocene. Fossils from this interval are valued because they document changing marine and terrestrial ecosystems during an important period in Earth history. A Miocene echinoid can therefore provide an engaging focal point for collections covering fossil invertebrates, palaeontology and geological time.

The recorded locality is Mount Cidolog, Pasanggrahan, Sagaranten, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. This locality information adds geographical context for collectors who catalogue fossils by region, country and geological age. The West Java setting also makes the specimen particularly suitable for collections focused on Indonesian fossils or Southeast Asian palaeontological material.

Collector and Display Appeal

Dendraster fossils are well suited to educational displays, natural history cabinets, classroom collections and personal fossil shelves. Echinoid fossils are especially interesting because they represent ancient marine life and connect easily with lessons about invertebrate anatomy, fossil preservation, evolutionary history and the geological timescale. The specimen can be displayed as a conversation piece or retained as part of a more specialised collection of echinoids, Miocene fossils or Indonesian geological material.

Its identification as a giant echinoid fossil gives the piece strong visual and educational appeal, while the named genus, geological age and locality provide useful cataloguing information for a collector’s records. The specimen is also suitable as a thoughtful gift for fossil enthusiasts, geology students, museum-style display creators and anyone fascinated by prehistoric marine life.

Authenticity and Photograph Information

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the photographs carefully for the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchasing. The supplied locality, identification and Miocene designation are included to support clear and informative specimen labelling in a private collection, educational display or natural history cabinet.