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RARE Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin) Micraster luskei – Nodular Flint Seam, Chalk, Cretaceous: Newhaven Chalk, Telscombe Cliffs
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RARE Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin) Micraster luskei – Nodular Flint Seam, Chalk, Cretaceous: Newhaven Chalk, Telscombe Cliffs

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This listing offers a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster luskei), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Cretaceous period, found in the nodular flint seam of the Newhaven Chalk at Telscombe Cliffs, UK. This well-preserved specimen is a fine example of this distinctive fossil, showcasing detailed surface features and natural preservation.

About Micraster luskei (Fossil Echinoids):

Micraster luskei is an extinct species of irregular echinoid known for its heart-shaped test and specialized burrowing adaptations. Found in Late Cretaceous chalk formations, these echinoids played a crucial role in ancient marine ecosystems, leaving behind well-preserved fossilized tests in sedimentary deposits. The nodular flint seam of the Newhaven Chalk is a significant fossil-bearing layer that has yielded many exceptional specimens.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Micraster luskei (Cretaceous Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation: Newhaven Chalk
  • Stratigraphy: Nodular flint seam
  • Location: Telscombe Cliffs, UK
  • Size: See photos with scale for precise measurements
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing excellent test structure and natural details

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • Authentic & Well-Preserved Fossil – A rare Micraster luskei specimen from the flint seams of Newhaven Chalk.
  • Highly Collectible & Scientifically Important – An exceptional example of Cretaceous marine life.
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection – One of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections.
  • 100% Genuine & Certified – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

What You See is What You Get

The exact specimen shown in the photos is the one you will receive – no stock images.

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  • 100% Genuine Fossils – Carefully sourced and verified.
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This Micraster luskei echinoid fossil from the Cretaceous Chalk of Telscombe Cliffs is an outstanding addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or paleontological study.

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This listing offers a genuine fossil echinoid (Micraster luskei), an extinct species of sea urchin from the Cretaceous period, found in the nodular flint seam of the Newhaven Chalk at Telscombe Cliffs, UK. This well-preserved specimen is a fine example of this distinctive fossil, showcasing detailed surface features and natural preservation.

About Micraster luskei (Fossil Echinoids):

Micraster luskei is an extinct species of irregular echinoid known for its heart-shaped test and specialized burrowing adaptations. Found in Late Cretaceous chalk formations, these echinoids played a crucial role in ancient marine ecosystems, leaving behind well-preserved fossilized tests in sedimentary deposits. The nodular flint seam of the Newhaven Chalk is a significant fossil-bearing layer that has yielded many exceptional specimens.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Micraster luskei (Cretaceous Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Cretaceous (~100–66 million years ago)
  • Formation: Newhaven Chalk
  • Stratigraphy: Nodular flint seam
  • Location: Telscombe Cliffs, UK
  • Size: See photos with scale for precise measurements
  • Condition: Well-preserved, showing excellent test structure and natural details

Why This Fossil is Special:

  • Authentic & Well-Preserved Fossil – A rare Micraster luskei specimen from the flint seams of Newhaven Chalk.
  • Highly Collectible & Scientifically Important – An exceptional example of Cretaceous marine life.
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection – One of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections.
  • 100% Genuine & Certified – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

What You See is What You Get

The exact specimen shown in the photos is the one you will receive – no stock images.

Buy with Confidence

  • 100% Genuine Fossils – Carefully sourced and verified.
  • Secure & Professional Packaging – Ensuring safe worldwide shipping.
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping

This Micraster luskei echinoid fossil from the Cretaceous Chalk of Telscombe Cliffs is an outstanding addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or paleontological study.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
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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