Description
This exceptional Millepora Fire Coral fossil originates from the Cretaceous period and was discovered at Cow Gap, Sussex, UK. This fossil dates back approximately 100 million years and represents the preserved hard skeleton of a once-thriving shallow marine reef organism.
Millepora, commonly known as fire corals, are hydrozoans—not true corals—but resemble stony corals due to their calcareous exoskeletons. These fossils capture the complex, net-like or porous surface texture typical of Milleporids, which were important contributors to reef-building in ancient seas.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. The scale rule squares/cube = 1cm. This is a carefully selected and mounted fossil ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of marine paleontology.
Scientific & Geological Information:
- Genus: Millepora
- Common Name: Fire Coral
- Phylum: Cnidaria
- Class: Hydrozoa
- Order: Capitata
- Family: Milleporidae
- Geological Stage: Late Cretaceous
- Age: Approx. 100 million years
- Formation: Chalk Group deposits at Cow Gap, Sussex
- Location: Cow Gap, near Eastbourne, Sussex, UK
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf, likely a reef or lagoonal setting
- Morphology Features: Calcareous, porous network structure; branching or encrusting form with tube-like pore structures
Why This Specimen Stands Out:
- Rare and well-preserved fire coral fossil
- Sourced from a classic UK fossil site
- Unusual colonial hydrozoan coral from the Cretaceous
- Highly detailed morphology preserved
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping & Packaging:
- Professionally and securely packaged for protection
- Tracked and insured shipping available worldwide
This Millepora fire coral fossil is an excellent addition to any fossil or reef ecosystem collection, highlighting a unique part of the Cretaceous marine fauna from southern England.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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