Description
Phymosoma magnificum Fossil
This genuine Phymosoma magnificum regular echinoid fossil is identified as Campanian, Cretaceous, and comes from Talmont in Charente-Maritime, France. It is an appealing piece for fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts, geology students, and anyone interested in marine life from the Cretaceous Period.
Identification and Geological Context
Phymosoma magnificum is a regular echinoid, a type of marine fossil echinoderm. Echinoids are part of the wider echinoderm group, which also includes sea stars and crinoids. Regular echinoids are commonly associated with a roughly radial body plan and marine environments, reflecting the long fossil history of sea urchin relatives in the geological record.
The Campanian is a stage of the Late Cretaceous. During the Cretaceous Period, marine ecosystems were widespread and diverse, and fossil echinoids are important for understanding ancient marine communities. The stated locality of Talmont, Charente-Maritime, France provides a specific French geographical context for this specimen and makes it a distinctive addition to a regional or international fossil collection.
Collector Interest
This Phymosoma magnificum fossil is suitable for display in a home collection, study cabinet, classroom, natural history presentation, or geology-themed interior. Its named identification and Campanian age provide useful cataloguing information for collectors who appreciate specimens with a defined taxonomic and geological designation. It can also serve as an attractive conversation piece illustrating the presence of marine echinoderms in the Cretaceous fossil record.
The specimen is offered as the actual fossil shown in the listing photographs, allowing the visible form and presentation to be assessed before purchase. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
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.
The included certificate wording provides an accompanying lifetime guarantee generic card for authenticity. Please use the photographs to review the specimen’s appearance, visible features, and full scale information. This makes the listing suitable for collectors seeking a named Cretaceous echinoid fossil from France, as well as buyers looking for a distinctive palaeontology gift or educational display specimen.
Display and Collection Use
A fossil such as this can be incorporated into a Cretaceous fossil collection, a French fossil locality display, an echinoderm study group, or a broader geological timeline. The combination of the Phymosoma magnificum identification, regular echinoid classification, Campanian stage, and Talmont, Charente-Maritime locality gives the piece clear descriptive value for collection labels and educational presentations.
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