Sea Urchin - Fossilised animal - clypeaster - 16 cm - 16 cm (No reserve price)

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Sea urchin fossil, specimen Clypeaster, from the Miocene of Morocco, preserved and natural, measuring 16 × 16 × 12 cm, authenticity original.

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Irregular fossil sea urchin - sea biscuit.
Species: Clypeaster sp.
Locality: Miocene of Morocco (Alnif/Kem Kem area is Cretaceous; Clypeaster are from Agadir - Miocene)
Age: Miocene, 15–20 million years
Measurements: 16x16x12 cm
Description: Thick test in the shape of a low dome, with the classic 5-petalled flower shape on the upper face (petaloids). Surface with fine granulation, well preserved. Rounded edge. No restoration, 100% natural. Beige color.
Genus highly collectible, aesthetically pleasing specimen for display cabinet.

Irregular fossil sea urchin - sea biscuit.
Species: Clypeaster sp.
Locality: Miocene of Morocco (Alnif/Kem Kem area is Cretaceous; Clypeaster are from Agadir - Miocene)
Age: Miocene, 15–20 million years
Measurements: 16x16x12 cm
Description: Thick test in the shape of a low dome, with the classic 5-petalled flower shape on the upper face (petaloids). Surface with fine granulation, well preserved. Rounded edge. No restoration, 100% natural. Beige color.
Genus highly collectible, aesthetically pleasing specimen for display cabinet.

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Sea Urchin
Scientific name
clypeaster
Country of origin
Morocco
Geological period
Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Height
16 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
12 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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