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1.4" Cretaceous Echinoid (Phymosoma) Fossil - Texas
This is a fossil echinoderm of the species Phymosoma bybeei from the Cretaceous Austin Chalk near Austin, Texas. This echinoid is in excellent condition and measures 1.4" wide.
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.
SPECIES
Phymosoma bybeei
AGE
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
FORMATION
Austin Chalk
SIZE
1.4" wide
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#156330
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