28MM Detailed Fossil Conopygus Sea Urchin Echinoid Cretaceous Morocco

Location: Morocco 

Weight: 0.6 Ounces

Dimensions: 28MM

Late Cretaceous 95 -89 Million Years Old

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Conopygus Sea Urchin

Conopygus Sea Urchins are a group of marine invertebrates that can be found today in nearly every major marine habitat—from the poles to the equator and from the intertidal zone to depths exceeding 5,000 meters. There are around 800 living species, and the group has a rich fossil record dating back about 450 million years to the Late Ordovician Period. Commonly known as “Sea Biscuits,” the term Echinoid is derived from the Latin word for “pickle.” When alive, these fascinating creatures were covered with movable spines that provided both protection and mobility along the sea floor.