Fossil Echinoids
These exceptionally well-preserved fossil echinoids are a type of sea urchin known as “sea-biscuits” and are from some of the oldest rock native to Florida. Modern descendants can be found in the Bahamas. They lived in a shallow sea that covered much of Florida and Georgia during the Eocene Epoch about 34 million years ago. After the animals died, they were buried in fine sediments which preserved their intricate details. We excavate these unique specimens from islands in the Gulf of Mexico and carefully prepare them to preserve the fine details of the shells.
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Fossil Echinoid (YT1)
Notes specific to this specimen: On rare occasions, we find some of these specimens with iron oxide staining that offers a nice contrasting coloration in the shell. This is a great specimen mounted on its native matrix with sawn-flat bottom so it displays nicely.
SIZE: 2″
NAME: Eupatagus antillarum
AGE: Eocene – 34 million years
UNIT: Ocala Limestone
SITE: Levy County, FloridaDocumentation: This authentic fossil specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin. In addition, an attractive and informative display card accompanies the specimen.
$85.00Fossil Echinoid (YT1)
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Fossil Echinoid (YT2)
Notes specific to this specimen: On rare occasions we find some of these specimens with iron oxide staining that offers a nice contrasting coloration in the shell. This is a great specimen mounted on its native matrix with sawn-flat bottom.
SIZE: 2″
NAME: Eupatagus antillarum
AGE: Eocene – 34 million years
UNIT: Ocala Limestone
SITE: Levy County, FloridaDocumentation: This authentic fossil specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Origin. In addition, an attractive and informative display card accompanies the specimen.
$85.00Fossil Echinoid (YT2)
$85.00