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gastropod shell, Acteon subovalis, GL1621

Physical Description

Complete fossil snail shell, with sandy matrix inside. Some sections of the body whorl are missing, with a smooth dark brown underlying layer visible.

References

The Wangaloa Beds; Professor Patrick Marshall
Cenozoic Mollusca of New Zealand; Mr A.G. Beu, Mr P.A. Maxwell

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 5 x 10 x 5mm

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