Description
This listing features a rare and well-preserved Salenia regular echinoid fossil, discovered on 24 March 2025 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom. This delicate and detailed sea urchin fossil has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, highlighting the intricate surface features and preserving the fossil’s natural form.
Salenia is a genus of regular echinoid (sea urchin) known for its small, globular test (shell) and finely developed tubercles, which once supported a network of spines. It lived during the Cretaceous period, inhabiting shallow marine environments.
You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs, with a 1cm scale cube for size reference.
Geological & Fossil Context:
- Species: Salenia sp. (Regular echinoid)
- 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, with clearly defined tubercles and surface detail
- Preparation: Expertly cleaned, treated, and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Professionally conserved, suitable for study or display
Product Highlights:
- 100% Genuine Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Ideal for collectors, educators, or fossil enthusiasts
The Cretaceous deposits of Seaton are known for producing highly detailed echinoid fossils, and this Salenia specimen is a particularly fine example of this rare sea urchin. A unique and scientifically valuable fossil that would make a fantastic addition to any fossil collection.
Please consult the listing photos for full sizing and detail. You will receive the exact specimen shown.
Add this exquisite Cretaceous echinoid to your collection with this beautifully preserved Salenia fossil from Devon.
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