Description
This listing features a well-preserved Goniopygus regular echinoid fossil, discovered on 24 March 2025 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom. This compact and finely detailed sea urchin fossil has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, preserving its natural structure and scientific interest.
Goniopygus is a genus of regular echinoids (sea urchins) that lived during the Cretaceous period, typically recognised by their dome-shaped test and symmetric arrangement of tubercles. These echinoids were bottom-dwellers in shallow Cretaceous seas, contributing to the diverse marine life of their time.
You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs, complete with a 1cm scale cube for accurate size reference.
Geological & Fossil Context:
- Species: Goniopygus sp. (Regular echinoid)
- Type: Fossilised marine invertebrate (sea urchin)
- Formation: Cretaceous marine deposits
- Location: Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom
- Age: Cretaceous (~145–66 million years ago)
Fossil Features:
- Preservation: Excellent, with defined shell surface and features
- Preparation: Expertly cleaned, treated, and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Professionally conserved and ready for study or display
Product Highlights:
- 100% Genuine Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Perfect for collectors, educators, or natural history displays
The Cretaceous deposits of Seaton are known for yielding exquisitely preserved marine invertebrates, and this Goniopygus echinoid is an exceptional example. It represents both a scientific specimen and a beautiful fossil for any discerning collector.
Please refer to the listing photographs for full sizing and detail. The exact item shown is what you will receive.
Secure a real piece of Cretaceous marine history with this beautifully preserved Goniopygus echinoid fossil from Devon.
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