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Rare fossil echinoid (sea urchin) micraster brevis – upper cretaceous, erwitte formation, germany
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Rare fossil echinoid (sea urchin) micraster brevis – upper cretaceous, erwitte formation, germany

£36.00

This listing features a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster brevis), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Upper Cretaceous period, discovered in the Erwitte Formation of the Münsterland Basin, Germany. This well-preserved specimen is an outstanding representation of prehistoric marine life and an excellent addition to any fossil collection.

About Micraster brevis (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster brevis was a heart-shaped sea urchin belonging to the Micrasteridae family. These echinoids thrived in Cretaceous marine environments, adapted to burrowing in soft seabed sediments. Their distinctive symmetrical shape, well-defined grooves, and textured surfaces allowed them to navigate their environment effectively.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster brevis
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Upper Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation: Erwitte Formation
  • Location: Münsterland Basin, Erwitte, Germany
  • Size: Refer to listing photos with scale for exact dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing fine structural details

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • Genuine Micraster brevis echinoid from the Upper Cretaceous
  • Sourced from the renowned fossil-rich Erwitte Formation in Germany
  • Part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the most prestigious ammonite and fossil collections
  • 100% authentic specimen, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

What You See is What You Get

The exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. No stock images are used.

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  • 100% Genuine Specimens – All our fossils are professionally sourced, identified, and verified
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This Micraster brevis fossil echinoid is a must-have for collectors, researchers, and anyone fascinated by prehistoric marine life. It makes for a stunning display specimen or a unique gift for fossil enthusiasts.

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Description

This listing features a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster brevis), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Upper Cretaceous period, discovered in the Erwitte Formation of the Münsterland Basin, Germany. This well-preserved specimen is an outstanding representation of prehistoric marine life and an excellent addition to any fossil collection.

About Micraster brevis (Fossil Echinoid)

Micraster brevis was a heart-shaped sea urchin belonging to the Micrasteridae family. These echinoids thrived in Cretaceous marine environments, adapted to burrowing in soft seabed sediments. Their distinctive symmetrical shape, well-defined grooves, and textured surfaces allowed them to navigate their environment effectively.

Fossil Details:

  • Scientific Name: Micraster brevis
  • Common Name: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Upper Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation: Erwitte Formation
  • Location: Münsterland Basin, Erwitte, Germany
  • Size: Refer to listing photos with scale for exact dimensions
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing fine structural details

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • Genuine Micraster brevis echinoid from the Upper Cretaceous
  • Sourced from the renowned fossil-rich Erwitte Formation in Germany
  • Part of the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the most prestigious ammonite and fossil collections
  • 100% authentic specimen, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

What You See is What You Get

The exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. No stock images are used.

Buy with Confidence:

  • 100% Genuine Specimens – All our fossils are professionally sourced, identified, and verified
  • Secure Packaging – Shipped safely to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping – We ship worldwide with professional handling

This Micraster brevis fossil echinoid is a must-have for collectors, researchers, and anyone fascinated by prehistoric marine life. It makes for a stunning display specimen or a unique gift for fossil enthusiasts.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Cretaceous
Origin

Germany

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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