New Zealand Cretaceous fresh water gastropod

New Zealand oldest Cretaceous freshwater snail.
Description:
Specimen taken out of the river
bed in 2006.
Weight: 6 kg
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Cretaceous, The Age of Turritella Empire Gallery

Welcome to Cretaceous, The Age of Turritella Empire Gallery owned by Mary O'Neill Doll Museum.
Description:
Specimen taken out of the river
bed in winter 2008.
Average size of Turritella shells
in this specimen is 8-10 cm in height.
Weight: 9,3 kg
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