Fossil Shell of the Marine Gastropod Campanile giganteum with Other Gastropods – France
Locality: Fleury-la-Rivière, Marne Department (Department 51), France
Dimensions: 41 x 15 x 13 cm
Weight: 7kg
Age: Tertiary, Paleogene, Eocene, Lutetian, 45 million years old
| Category: | Morocco |
|---|
Free gift
For order over 50 $
Shipping within 2 working days
Fossil Shell of the Marine Gastropod Campanile giganteum
Campanile giganteum is one of the largest known fossil marine gastropods. In exceptional cases, its shell could reach lengths of up to 120 cm, making it one of the largest gastropods ever to inhabit the world's oceans. Fossils of this species are found mainly in the Paris Basin in France and are highly prized by collectors.
The Offered Specimen
This specimen features an exceptionally well-preserved shell of Campanile giganteum, measuring 36 cm in length. It is preserved together with several other fossil marine gastropods, including Athleta spinosa, Clavilithes noae, Natica cepacaea and Sycum pirus, making it an outstanding example of an Eocene marine fossil assemblage.
Origin of the Fossil
The fossil originates from Fleury-la-Rivière (Marne Department, France) and is approximately 45 million years old. This beautifully preserved specimen represents a natural section of the Eocene seafloor and is remarkable not only for its size but also for the diversity of its associated fossil fauna.