Exceptional size in this species, 40 mm! - Fossilised animal - Gymnocidaris atchanensis (Vadet, Nicolleau & Reboul, 2010) - 40 mm - 40 mm

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Gymnocidaris atchanensis (Vadet, Nicolleau & Reboul, 2010), a natural specimen from the Bajocian stage of the Middle Jurassic (168.3–170 Ma) from Guerssif, Morocco, measures 40 mm and weighs 42 g.

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Impressive perfect fossil sea urchin. The specimen's dimensions are large for this species. Preparing the specimen was very laborious, preserving the finest details of the shell. The site where it is found is characterized by a very hard black limestone, which greatly complicates preparation. Specimens of this size and quality are very rare and scarce. A museum-worthy specimen.

Impressive perfect fossil sea urchin. The specimen's dimensions are large for this species. Preparing the specimen was very laborious, preserving the finest details of the shell. The site where it is found is characterized by a very hard black limestone, which greatly complicates preparation. Specimens of this size and quality are very rare and scarce. A museum-worthy specimen.

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Specimen
Exceptional size in this species, 40 mm!
Scientific name
Gymnocidaris atchanensis (Vadet, Nicolleau & Reboul, 2010)
Country of Origin
Guerssif (Morocco)
Geological Period
Jurassic - Middle Jurassic, Bajocian (168.3-170.3 million years ago)
Condition
Natural
Weight
42 g
Height
40 mm
Width
40 mm
Depth
22 mm
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