This is a cast of a snail shell. This type of shell is often referred to as a conch. Conch is a term often applied to shells with spiral ends and are inhabited by snails. The shell measures about 6.5cm x 4cm.
- Catalog Number:
- 404588
- Object/Specimen Description:
- Specimen Count:
- 1
- Locality:
- US Southeast (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY)
- Preparation Type:
- Cast
- Collecting Locality:
- North America, United States, Florida
- Upper Level Taxonomy:
- Animalia, Mollusca, Gastropoda, Prosobranchia, Neogastropoda, Turbinellidae, Turbinellinae