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Helicanthus Fossil Echinoid Plate Cretaceous Devon UK Genuine Sea Urchin Fossil
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Helicanthus Fossil Echinoid Plate Cretaceous Devon UK Genuine Sea Urchin Fossil

£12.60

This listing features a genuine fossil plate containing Helicanthus, an extinct genus of echinoid (sea urchin) from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Devon, United Kingdom. Echinoids such as Helicanthus were common in shallow marine environments and are prized for their intricate plating and radial symmetry.

The fossil plate clearly shows multiple echinoid plates preserved with fine detail. This makes it an attractive piece for collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts alike.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Genus: Helicanthus
  • Phylum: Echinodermata
  • Class: Echinoidea
  • Geological Stage: Cretaceous (exact substage undetermined)
  • Location: Devon, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sedimentary environment, likely carbonate-rich seafloor
  • Morphology Features: Distinct echinoid plate structures, radial symmetry, tubercles visible, characteristic plating pattern of Helicanthus

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Rare British Cretaceous echinoid fossil
  • Well-preserved details on a natural matrix
  • Scientifically significant as part of British marine palaeontology
  • Attractive display specimen or educational resource
  • The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

Shipping & Packaging:

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A beautifully preserved example of Cretaceous marine life from Devon.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description

This listing features a genuine fossil plate containing Helicanthus, an extinct genus of echinoid (sea urchin) from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Devon, United Kingdom. Echinoids such as Helicanthus were common in shallow marine environments and are prized for their intricate plating and radial symmetry.

The fossil plate clearly shows multiple echinoid plates preserved with fine detail. This makes it an attractive piece for collectors, educators, and palaeontology enthusiasts alike.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Genus: Helicanthus
  • Phylum: Echinodermata
  • Class: Echinoidea
  • Geological Stage: Cretaceous (exact substage undetermined)
  • Location: Devon, United Kingdom
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine sedimentary environment, likely carbonate-rich seafloor
  • Morphology Features: Distinct echinoid plate structures, radial symmetry, tubercles visible, characteristic plating pattern of Helicanthus

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Rare British Cretaceous echinoid fossil
  • Well-preserved details on a natural matrix
  • Scientifically significant as part of British marine palaeontology
  • Attractive display specimen or educational resource
  • The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Reference: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photo for full sizing.

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Secure, professional packaging
  • Tracked shipping available worldwide

A beautifully preserved example of Cretaceous marine life from Devon.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Additional information

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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