Description
This listing features a well-preserved Tetragramma variolare regular echinoid fossil, discovered on 24 March 2025 by our expert fossil hunting team Alister and Alison at Seaton, Devon, United Kingdom. This distinctive sea urchin fossil has been professionally cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring the highest quality preservation.
Tetragramma variolare is a species of regular echinoid (sea urchin) that thrived during the Cretaceous period. It is known for its nearly spherical shape and uniform rows of tubercles, which once held its protective spines. These echinoids lived in warm, shallow seas and are commonly found in Cretaceous marine limestone and marl.
The specimen shown is the exact fossil you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included in the photos for full sizing clarity.
Geological & Fossil Context:
- Species: Tetragramma variolare (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, showing clear surface detail and shell form
- Preparation: Fully cleaned and stabilised by Alison
- Condition: Ready for study or display
Product Highlights:
- 100% Authentic Fossil Echinoid
- Discovered and prepared by Alister & Alison
- Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Ideal for fossil collectors, educators, or display purposes
The Cretaceous deposits of Devon are renowned for their fossil echinoids, and this Tetragramma variolare is a superb representative of the region’s palaeontological richness. A must-have for collectors or anyone fascinated by the marine life of the distant past.
Please examine the listing photographs closely for details and sizing. The exact item pictured is what you will receive.
Own a rare and scientifically valuable fossil with this striking Tetragramma echinoid from Seaton, Devon.
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