echinoid poo

[Tony Irwin]

Dear Taxacomers
Can anyone put me in touch with someone who may have experience of echinoid
faeces?
I am particularly interested in the texture and shape of that produced by
Echinarachnius (the sand dollar) or other burrowing species. The reason is
that a colleague has discovered some strange conical microfossils in an
exposure in Malta, and the best suggestion we have so far is echinoid poo.
Any contacts will be much appreciated.
Tony Irwin

Dr A.G.Irwin, Natural History Department, Castle Museum Study Centre,
Shirehall, Market Avenue, Norwich NR1 3JQ, England.
Tel:+44 1603 493642. E-mail: tony.irwin at btinternet.com