Gastropods Association

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A trio of shells perfectly placed in this gastropod association against the ancient sea floor, this sand colored beauty projects a peaceful day at the beach.
Gastropods, a class of shelled invertebrate mollusks, are among the most common mollusks inhabiting aquatic and terrestrial environments. Gastropods evolved early in the Cambrian era, approximately 540 million years ago.
With a custom ebony base contrasting the sand matrix and shell, a multitude of species are represented in this pristine piece, displaying shells and fragments from other marine gastropods and mollusks.

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Details

Specimen

Cerithium giganteum

Geological Period

Eocene

Age

50 Million Years Old

Origin

Damery (France)

Dimensions

L 26 x D 18 x H 36 in (L 65 x D 46 x H 91 cm)

Weight

163 lb (74 kg)

The above dimensions refer to the piece complete with stand, the fossil alone measures L 22 x D 9 x H 30 in (L 55 x D 22 x H 75 cm) and weights 117 lb (53 kg).