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INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF 3 LARGE PREHISTORIC FOSSIL SEA URCHIN ECHINOIDS FROM NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE Lake County, Florida, U.S.A. / North Central Germany EOCENE PERIOD: 38 million years ago / UPPER CRETACEOUS (CAMPANIAN) PERIOD: 83.5 - 71.3 million years ago This is a lab-cleaned SET OF 3 fossil echinoids. The one on the right in the top photo is from the Eocene Period of Central Florida, U.S.A. of the extinct species Eupatagus antillarum. The other two on the left of it are from North Central Germany are are from the Cretaceous Period and are Echinocorys sp. in the center and Micraster sp. on the far left. Each is 100% natural as collected and then subjected to micro-abrasive cleaning in our lab to reveal all the intricate detail as seen above. Interesting fossil to display in any interior design application or room setting, especially a home or office near the ocean! Fascinating symmetry and beauty in these remarkable treasures of natural history. 100% NATURAL specimens prepared by us. There is NO REPAIR and NO RESTORATION. Sea urchins are ECHINOIDS and are members of the echinoderm family. They were living creatures that lived on the bottom of soft ocean floors. The featured long spines protruding out from a central ball-shaped body called a test. Sea urchins move about the bottom by the use of small tube feet. Their diet consists of various living and decaying plant and animal matter. LAB-CLEANED SET OF 3 COMPLETE EXAMPLES OF EXTINCT SEA URCHINS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE WORLD 2.25" - 1.75" in lengths $115 EC009 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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