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Protoscutella plana Fossil Echinoid – Eocene – Castle Hayne Formation – North Carolina USA – Authentic Specimen
£14.40
This listing features a genuine Protoscutella plana fossil echinoid, a flat, disc-shaped sea urchin from the Eocene epoch, collected from the Castle Hayne Formation in New Bern, North Carolina, USA. These delicate and iconic fossil echinoids are treasured by collectors due to their symmetrical beauty and the paleontological significance of their depositional environment.
Species & Classification:
Species: Protoscutella plana
Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sand Dollar-like)
Order: Clypeasteroida
Family: Scutellidae
Phylum: Echinodermata
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Epoch: Eocene
Formation: Castle Hayne Formation
Location: New Bern, North Carolina, USA
Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine environment – carbonate platform and lagoonal settings rich in echinoderms and molluscs
Morphological Features:
Flattened, disc-shaped test (shell) typical of sand dollars
Adapted for burrowing and life on soft marine substrates
Notable Facts:
Protoscutella plana is an early representative of sand dollar-type echinoids and helps illuminate the evolutionary history of the group.
These fossils are used as index fossils in the southeastern USA for the Eocene.
First formally described in the 19th century and recognised for their exquisite preservation in the Castle Hayne Formation.
Why Buy From Us?
100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen shown in the photos is what you will receive
Ethically sourced and carefully selected for display and scientific interest
All photos show scale using a 1cm cube; please refer to images for full dimensions
This Protoscutella plana fossil echinoid is a timeless addition to any fossil or natural history collection and a beautiful representation of ancient marine life from the Eocene seas of North America.
This listing features a genuine Protoscutella plana fossil echinoid, a flat, disc-shaped sea urchin from the Eocene epoch, collected from the Castle Hayne Formation in New Bern, North Carolina, USA. These delicate and iconic fossil echinoids are treasured by collectors due to their symmetrical beauty and the paleontological significance of their depositional environment.
Species & Classification:
Species: Protoscutella plana
Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sand Dollar-like)
Order: Clypeasteroida
Family: Scutellidae
Phylum: Echinodermata
Geological & Stratigraphic Context:
Epoch: Eocene
Formation: Castle Hayne Formation
Location: New Bern, North Carolina, USA
Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine environment – carbonate platform and lagoonal settings rich in echinoderms and molluscs
Morphological Features:
Flattened, disc-shaped test (shell) typical of sand dollars
Adapted for burrowing and life on soft marine substrates
Notable Facts:
Protoscutella plana is an early representative of sand dollar-type echinoids and helps illuminate the evolutionary history of the group.
These fossils are used as index fossils in the southeastern USA for the Eocene.
First formally described in the 19th century and recognised for their exquisite preservation in the Castle Hayne Formation.
Why Buy From Us?
100% genuine fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
The exact specimen shown in the photos is what you will receive
Ethically sourced and carefully selected for display and scientific interest
All photos show scale using a 1cm cube; please refer to images for full dimensions
This Protoscutella plana fossil echinoid is a timeless addition to any fossil or natural history collection and a beautiful representation of ancient marine life from the Eocene seas of North America.
Additional information
Era
Eocene
Origin
USA
Eocene Information
The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.
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