1.3" Jurassic Fossil Echinoid (Dickesicidaris) - Morocco
This is a fossil echinoderm of the genus/species Dickesicidaris turbeti collected from the Middle Cretaceous deposits near Garsif, Morocco. The surrounding rock has been removed from the majority of this fossil.
Sea urchins are a type of echinoderm that are still living relatively unchanged today. They live at the bottom of soft ocean floors and have long spines protruding from their central bodies. They move along the bottom of the ocean using many small feet while feeding on various plant and animal matter.
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SPECIES
Dickesicidaris turbeti
LOCATION
Garsif, Morocco
SIZE
1.3" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#327207
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