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Turritella sp. Age: Miocene Formation: Burdigalian Location: Bordeaux, France Size: Larger gastropod is 2 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is a very striking example of fossil gastropods. This is Turritella sp. from the Miocene of France. There are two wonderful specimens of this high-spired gastropod perched on the block of matrix. The fossils are extremely 3-dimensional and exhibit excellent detail. The fine ornamentation of the gastropods is clearly defined. The off-white color of the fossils contrasts nicely with the sand-colored matrix. The block of matrix has a flat base, and the matrix has been removed from the upper portions of the fossil snails so that they are easily viewed from all angles. This is a very aesthetic gastropod display specimen from France.