Description
This listing features a beautifully 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, showcasing its intricate natural form.
Salenia is a genus of regular echinoids (sea urchins) that lived during the Cretaceous period. Recognised by their small, spherical shape and densely packed tubercles that once supported protective spines, these echinoids thrived in shallow marine habitats.
The specimen in the photographs is the exact fossil you will receive, accompanied by a 1cm scale cube for precise 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 complete test and fine tubercle detail
- Preparation: Expertly cleaned and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Professionally conserved and ready for display or study
Product Highlights:
- 100% Genuine Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Ideal for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts
The Cretaceous fossil beds of Seaton are known for producing high-quality marine fossils, and this Salenia echinoid is an outstanding example. Whether for education or collection, it offers both beauty and scientific value.
Please examine the photographs for complete detail and scale. The exact specimen shown is what you will receive.
Add a genuine piece of Cretaceous marine life to your collection with this exceptional Salenia echinoid fossil from Devon.
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