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Rare fossil sponge porosphaera globularis – upper chalk cretaceous, kent uk – genuine with coa
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Rare fossil sponge porosphaera globularis – upper chalk cretaceous, kent uk – genuine with coa

£7.80

Discover a rare and fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this authentic fossil sponge – Porosphaera globularis, dating from the Upper Chalk of the Late Cretaceous period. This unique specimen was sourced from Kent, UK, a region renowned for its rich fossil-bearing chalk formations.

Porosphaera globularis is a globular-shaped sponge species commonly found in chalk deposits and known for its distinctive porous structure. These sponges lived approximately 70–90 million years ago when much of Europe was submerged under a warm, shallow sea. Their preservation in chalk provides an incredible window into ancient marine ecosystems.

Item Details:

  • Species: Porosphaera globularis
  • Age: Upper Chalk, Late Cretaceous (~70–90 million years old)
  • Location Found: Kent, United Kingdom
  • Condition: 100% genuine fossil specimen with clear structural features
  • Scale: Scale cube in photo is 1cm – please refer to images for full sizing details
  • Photography: The specimen shown is the exact item you will receive
  • Packaging: Securely packaged to ensure safe delivery

This fossil is ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone with a passion for natural history. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its genuine origin and geological significance.

All of our fossils are carefully selected for quality and scientific interest. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a real piece of prehistoric life!

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Discover a rare and fascinating piece of Earth’s ancient marine history with this authentic fossil sponge – Porosphaera globularis, dating from the Upper Chalk of the Late Cretaceous period. This unique specimen was sourced from Kent, UK, a region renowned for its rich fossil-bearing chalk formations.

Porosphaera globularis is a globular-shaped sponge species commonly found in chalk deposits and known for its distinctive porous structure. These sponges lived approximately 70–90 million years ago when much of Europe was submerged under a warm, shallow sea. Their preservation in chalk provides an incredible window into ancient marine ecosystems.

Item Details:

  • Species: Porosphaera globularis
  • Age: Upper Chalk, Late Cretaceous (~70–90 million years old)
  • Location Found: Kent, United Kingdom
  • Condition: 100% genuine fossil specimen with clear structural features
  • Scale: Scale cube in photo is 1cm – please refer to images for full sizing details
  • Photography: The specimen shown is the exact item you will receive
  • Packaging: Securely packaged to ensure safe delivery

This fossil is ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone with a passion for natural history. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its genuine origin and geological significance.

All of our fossils are carefully selected for quality and scientific interest. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a real piece of prehistoric life!

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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