Polished Gastropod Fossil 5.9cm

Polished Gastropod Fossils For Sale From Madagascar

This gorgeous Polished Gastropod Fossil (otherwise known as a Snail Fossil) measuring 5.9cm long dates back to the Jurassic Period at approximately 163 million years old, and was sourced from the Tulear region of Madagascar. 

A striking Shell Fossil, this White Fossil has been carefully polished to preserve its intricately coiled shell. 

Gastropod Fossils/ Gastropods are commonly referred to as Snail Fossils. 

What Is A Gastropod Fossil?

Gastropod Fossils are the fossilised shell remains of ancient molluscs of the Gastropod class that lived millions of years ago. 

This Gastropod Fossil is the preserved shell fossil of a Gastropod that lived 163 million years ago during the Jurassic Period in Madagascar. 

What Are Gastropods And Molluscs?

A Gastropod is a type of Mollusc: in fact the gastropod group is the largest class of molluscs.

Other mollusc groups include Bi-Valves, as well as Cephalopods, a group which encompasses Ammonites and Nautilus. 

Gastropods include garden snails, and marine snails such as periwinkles and limpets.

Gastropod Fossil Collections

Gastropod Fossils, or Snail Fossils, are famed for their stunningly preserved coiled shells. 

Each Gastropod Fossil displays unique patterns, shapes, and colours, and is a fascinating vestige of fossil history. 

A Gastropod Fossil is an essential addition to any Fossil Collection, and makes for a great fossil gift, especially as a fossil gift for children. 

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