Object ID:
1919.17.175
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Fossil
Dimensions:
L-2.2 Dia-0.7 cm
Kingdom:
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum:
Mollusca (Molluscs)
Description:
Fourteen specimens of sea snail shells in excellent condition. Very visible spires, body whorls sutures and ribs on each specimen. Originally identified as Certhium striatum but are now identified as Mesalia claibornensis.
Class:
Gastropoda (Snails, limpets)
Genus:
Mesalia
VE Exhibit Label 1:
These specimens are sea snails that have an unknown geology however the genus Mesalia have existed for at least the last 70 million years. Athough this particular species is extinct, closely related species of Mesalia still exist today. All Mesalia are sea snails and can only live in marine environments; there are no fresh water sea snails.
Species:
claibornensis
Fossilization:
Recrystallization
Site Name:
Clairborne, Alabama
Dimension Details:
Dimensions of other pieces. L x D in cm.
2.1 x 0.5
1.9 x 0.5
2.0 x 0.5
2.0 x 0.6
1.9 x 0.5
1.8 x 0.5
1.6 x 0.7
1.7 x 0.7
1.7 x 0.6
1.7 x 0.5
1.3 x 0.4
1.4 x 0.4
1.1 x 0.4
2.1 x 0.5
1.9 x 0.5
2.0 x 0.5
2.0 x 0.6
1.9 x 0.5
1.8 x 0.5
1.6 x 0.7
1.7 x 0.7
1.7 x 0.6
1.7 x 0.5
1.3 x 0.4
1.4 x 0.4
1.1 x 0.4
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Lateral view of gastropods
Lateral view of gastropods