Description
This listing features a well-preserved regular echinoid fossil, discovered on 24 March 2025 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom. This compact sea urchin fossil has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring both structural stability and detailed presentation.
Regular echinoids are symmetrical sea urchins that thrived during the Cretaceous period, commonly found in marine sedimentary formations like those of Seaton. Their round, structured tests (shells) and organised tubercle patterns once supported a spiny covering, providing both defense and mobility in ancient marine environments.
The specimen pictured is the exact fossil you will receive, photographed alongside a 1cm scale cube to help illustrate its actual size.
Geological & Fossil Context:
- Species: Regular Echinoid (genus undetermined)
- Type: Fossilised marine invertebrate (sea urchin)
- Formation: Cretaceous marine deposits
- Location: Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom
- Age: Cretaceous (~145–66 million years ago)
Fossil Features:
- Preservation: Excellent condition with well-defined surface detail
- Preparation: Professionally cleaned, treated, and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Fully conserved, suitable for study or display
Product Highlights:
- 100% Authentic Cretaceous Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
- Perfect for collectors, educational displays, or scientific study
The Cretaceous fossil deposits of Seaton continue to yield remarkable marine fossils, and this regular echinoid specimen is a classic example. A wonderful representation of ancient ocean life and a must-have for fossil enthusiasts.
Please refer to the photographs for detailed imagery and accurate scale. The item shown is exactly what you will receive.
Own a unique piece of ancient marine history with this genuine regular echinoid fossil from Devon.
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