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Rare micraster cerboris fossil echinoid – campanian, cretaceous – cabo mayor, santander, spain – genuine certified sea urchin fossil
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Rare micraster cerboris fossil echinoid – campanian, cretaceous – cabo mayor, santander, spain – genuine certified sea urchin fossil

£36.00

This listing features a rare and genuine Micraster cerboris fossil echinoid, discovered in the Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous from Cabo Mayor, Santander, Spain. Renowned for its heart-shaped appearance and finely preserved test, this echinoid specimen offers a remarkable window into the marine life of the Upper Cretaceous.

Micraster is an extinct genus of irregular echinoids (sea urchins) that were specialised for infaunal (burrowing) life within soft seafloor sediments. Micraster cerboris is distinguished by its bilateral symmetry, sunken petaloid ambulacra, and a keel-like posterior—a design that helped it navigate beneath the seabed while feeding on organic matter.

The Campanian Age (approximately 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago) was marked by widespread shallow marine environments and extensive chalk deposits, especially across Europe. Cabo Mayor’s chalk formations are particularly well known for their fossil-rich layers, often yielding exquisitely preserved echinoids such as this one.

This fossil is not only scientifically important but also visually striking, with natural details and preservation that make it an ideal centrepiece for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Micraster cerboris
  • Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Campanian, Cretaceous Period (~83.6–72.1 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Cabo Mayor, Santander, Spain
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule/cube = 1cm (see photo for exact sizing)
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact fossil specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand-selected and photographed to showcase its features. Please note that slight variations in colour and dimension may occur due to lighting conditions and screen settings. Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new unique specimen.

 

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

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This listing features a rare and genuine Micraster cerboris fossil echinoid, discovered in the Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous from Cabo Mayor, Santander, Spain. Renowned for its heart-shaped appearance and finely preserved test, this echinoid specimen offers a remarkable window into the marine life of the Upper Cretaceous.

Micraster is an extinct genus of irregular echinoids (sea urchins) that were specialised for infaunal (burrowing) life within soft seafloor sediments. Micraster cerboris is distinguished by its bilateral symmetry, sunken petaloid ambulacra, and a keel-like posterior—a design that helped it navigate beneath the seabed while feeding on organic matter.

The Campanian Age (approximately 83.6 to 72.1 million years ago) was marked by widespread shallow marine environments and extensive chalk deposits, especially across Europe. Cabo Mayor’s chalk formations are particularly well known for their fossil-rich layers, often yielding exquisitely preserved echinoids such as this one.

This fossil is not only scientifically important but also visually striking, with natural details and preservation that make it an ideal centrepiece for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts.

 

Item Details:

  • Species: Micraster cerboris
  • Type: Fossil Echinoid (Sea Urchin)
  • Geological Age: Campanian, Cretaceous Period (~83.6–72.1 million years ago)
  • Location Found: Cabo Mayor, Santander, Spain
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule/cube = 1cm (see photo for exact sizing)
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact fossil specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand-selected and photographed to showcase its features. Please note that slight variations in colour and dimension may occur due to lighting conditions and screen settings. Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new unique specimen.

 

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Selected – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

Spain

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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