Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Salenia prestensis Sea Urchin Fossils


This picture is of several Salenia prestensis (Desor) sea urchin fossils. They existed in the Cretaceous Period and was found in Spain (Morella or Castellón). Specimens range in size to about 75 mm to 2 cm in diameter.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Echinlampas leymeriei Echinoid Fossil


This picture is of the Echinlampas leymeriei (Cotteau, 1863) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Eocene Period and was found in Spain (Huesca). Specimen is about 3.5 cm long.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.


Sunday, February 2, 2014

Pliotoxaster paquieiri Echinoid Fossil


This picture is of the Pliotoxaster paquieiri (Lamber, 1919) sea urchin fossil. It existed in the Cretaceous Period and was found in Spain (Allepuz [Teruel]). Specimen is about 3.1 cm wide.

Thanks to Herb for letting me photograph it.