Gastropod in matrix

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Miocene Gastropod 18m years

Busycon coronates

Product description

Beautiful, large example of the Gastropod, Busycon coronates, from the Miocene Era, 23.8m to 5.3m years ago. This specimen was discovered in Lacoste, France.
They were a type of large Whelk, and were scavangers & carnivores. They had a file like radula which they used to bore through the shells of barnacles, crabs, and lobsters.
They are still prevalent in the oceans of today.
 
Size:    14cms x 9cms