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Missouri Blastoid fossil specimen
echinodermMississippianUpdated March 2026

Missouri Blastoid

Mississippian

About Missouri Blastoid

The Missouri Blastoid is a echinoderm fossil dating to the Mississippian. Blastoid is a realistic Missouri fossil profile built around bud-shaped echinoderm with petal-like ambulacra preserved in limestone. In this state, success usually comes from learning Mississippian limestones, chert gravels, and shale roadcuts, then timing runoff, reservoir drawdown, surf cuts, or road work that exposes fresh fossil-bearing rock instead of hunting blindly.

“According to TroveRadar, Missouri Blastoid fossils from the Mississippian are found across Missouri. TroveRadar's field database catalogs 795+ fossil entries for identification and collection guidance.

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Identification Tips

  • bud shape
  • five petaloid grooves
  • small attachment point
  • Check Mississippian limestones, chert gravels, and shale roadcuts

Where Found

Missouri

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How do I identify a Missouri Blastoid fossil?
Missouri Blastoid fossils from the Mississippian can be identified by: bud shape. five petaloid grooves. small attachment point. Check Mississippian limestones, chert gravels, and shale roadcuts. They are most commonly found in Missouri.
Where are Missouri Blastoid fossils found?
Missouri Blastoid fossils are found in Missouri. Look in sedimentary rock formations dating to the Mississippian era. The best collecting is typically found in exposed roadcuts, creek banks, and quarry sites.
How old are Missouri Blastoid fossils?
Missouri Blastoid fossils date to the Mississippian. They are classified as echinoderm fossils in TroveRadar's database, which catalogs 795+ fossil entries across North America.
Is it legal to collect Missouri Blastoid fossils?
Fossil collecting laws vary by state and land ownership. Common invertebrate fossils are generally collectible on some public lands for personal use, but vertebrate fossils and collecting on protected lands may require permits. Always check local regulations before collecting. Use TroveRadar's State Guides for specific rules.