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Hardouinia mortonis Fossil Echinoid – Cretaceous Pee Dee Formation – North Carolina USA – Certified Specimen
£14.40
This listing features a genuine Hardouinia mortonis fossil echinoid from the Cretaceous-aged Pee Dee Formation, collected in Rocky Point, North Carolina, USA. The fossil is well-preserved and clearly displays the defining features of this extinct sea urchin species. The image shows the actual specimen you will receive. For scale, the cube shown in the photograph measures 1cm. Full sizing details can be viewed in the photo.
Species & Classification:
Species: Hardouinia mortonis
Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
Family: Holasteridae
Order: Holasteroida
Super Family: Holasteroidea
Phylum: Echinodermata
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Maastrichtian (approximately 72 to 66 million years ago)
Formation: Pee Dee Formation
Location: Rocky Point, Pender County, North Carolina, USA
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate shelf, associated with calm, low-energy seafloor conditions, conducive to preservation of echinoids
Morphological Features:
Test (shell) is oval to subglobular in shape
Distinct anterior-posterior orientation with slight bilateral symmetry
Smooth surface with reduced tuberculation; well-defined peristome and periproct
Adapted for infaunal (burrowing) life in soft sediment
Notable Facts:
Hardouinia mortonis is one of the best-known echinoid species from the southeastern USA Cretaceous coastal plain.
These echinoids serve as biostratigraphic indicators for the Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous.
Specimens from the Pee Dee Formation are prized for their completeness and aesthetic quality.
Why Buy From Us?
Ethically sourced and 100% genuine fossil
Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen shown in the photo is the one you’ll receive
Carefully selected for its preservation, clarity, and collector appeal
This certified Hardouinia mortonis fossil echinoid is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, whether you’re a hobbyist, educator, or professional palaeontologist. It represents a well-documented and scientifically valuable species from the North American Cretaceous marine record.
This listing features a genuine Hardouinia mortonis fossil echinoid from the Cretaceous-aged Pee Dee Formation, collected in Rocky Point, North Carolina, USA. The fossil is well-preserved and clearly displays the defining features of this extinct sea urchin species. The image shows the actual specimen you will receive. For scale, the cube shown in the photograph measures 1cm. Full sizing details can be viewed in the photo.
Species & Classification:
Species: Hardouinia mortonis
Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
Family: Holasteridae
Order: Holasteroida
Super Family: Holasteroidea
Phylum: Echinodermata
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Stage: Maastrichtian (approximately 72 to 66 million years ago)
Formation: Pee Dee Formation
Location: Rocky Point, Pender County, North Carolina, USA
Depositional Environment: Shallow marine carbonate shelf, associated with calm, low-energy seafloor conditions, conducive to preservation of echinoids
Morphological Features:
Test (shell) is oval to subglobular in shape
Distinct anterior-posterior orientation with slight bilateral symmetry
Smooth surface with reduced tuberculation; well-defined peristome and periproct
Adapted for infaunal (burrowing) life in soft sediment
Notable Facts:
Hardouinia mortonis is one of the best-known echinoid species from the southeastern USA Cretaceous coastal plain.
These echinoids serve as biostratigraphic indicators for the Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous.
Specimens from the Pee Dee Formation are prized for their completeness and aesthetic quality.
Why Buy From Us?
Ethically sourced and 100% genuine fossil
Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen shown in the photo is the one you’ll receive
Carefully selected for its preservation, clarity, and collector appeal
This certified Hardouinia mortonis fossil echinoid is an excellent addition to any fossil collection, whether you’re a hobbyist, educator, or professional palaeontologist. It represents a well-documented and scientifically valuable species from the North American Cretaceous marine record.
Additional information
Era
Cretaceous
Origin
USA
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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