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Fossil Gastropod Neverita reclusiana Sooke Formation Vancouver Island Canada Genuine Specimen
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Fossil Gastropod Neverita reclusiana Sooke Formation Vancouver Island Canada Genuine Specimen

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This listing features a genuine and well-preserved Neverita reclusiana fossil, an attractive marine gastropod from the Sooke Formation, part of the Carmanah Group, collected at Muir Creek beach on southwestern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. This specimen is a fine example of Miocene marine life from a fossiliferous coastal environment.

Geology & Origin:

The Sooke Formation, within the Carmanah Group, consists of shallow marine sandstone and siltstone deposits from the Miocene Epoch of the Neogene Period (approximately 23 to 5 million years ago). These marine environments supported a variety of molluscs, including the moon snail Neverita reclusiana. Sedimentation in the Muir Creek area helped preserve shell material with remarkable clarity, making it a sought-after fossil locality in British Columbia.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Gastropod (Extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Neverita reclusiana
  • Formation: Sooke Formation (Carmanah Group)
  • Geological Age: Miocene, Neogene Period
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined spiral whorls and aperture

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Carefully chosen for its detail and visual appeal
  • The exact specimen shown in the listing photos
  • Scale cube = 1cm: Please refer to image for full sizing

Why Buy From Us? We specialise in genuine, professionally curated fossils, responsibly sourced and prepared. Every fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring trust and value.

An ideal piece for collectors, educators, or as a captivating natural history display from Canada’s geologic past.

 

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This listing features a genuine and well-preserved Neverita reclusiana fossil, an attractive marine gastropod from the Sooke Formation, part of the Carmanah Group, collected at Muir Creek beach on southwestern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. This specimen is a fine example of Miocene marine life from a fossiliferous coastal environment.

Geology & Origin:

The Sooke Formation, within the Carmanah Group, consists of shallow marine sandstone and siltstone deposits from the Miocene Epoch of the Neogene Period (approximately 23 to 5 million years ago). These marine environments supported a variety of molluscs, including the moon snail Neverita reclusiana. Sedimentation in the Muir Creek area helped preserve shell material with remarkable clarity, making it a sought-after fossil locality in British Columbia.

Fossil Type & Classification:

  • Type: Fossil Gastropod (Extinct marine mollusc)
  • Species: Neverita reclusiana
  • Formation: Sooke Formation (Carmanah Group)
  • Geological Age: Miocene, Neogene Period
  • Preservation: Excellent, with well-defined spiral whorls and aperture

Features:

  • 100% genuine, natural fossil specimen
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Carefully chosen for its detail and visual appeal
  • The exact specimen shown in the listing photos
  • Scale cube = 1cm: Please refer to image for full sizing

Why Buy From Us? We specialise in genuine, professionally curated fossils, responsibly sourced and prepared. Every fossil comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring trust and value.

An ideal piece for collectors, educators, or as a captivating natural history display from Canada’s geologic past.

 

Additional information

Era

Miocene
Origin

Canada

Miocene Information

The Miocene Epoch (23–5.3 million years ago) was a time of major climatic and ecological change, shaping many of today’s ecosystems. The climate was generally warmer and drier, but it gradually cooled as ice sheets expanded in Antarctica. This shift led to the spread of grasslands and savannas, replacing many ancient forests and driving the evolution of grazing mammals like early horses, antelope, and elephants. Ape species diversified, with some moving toward more ground-dwelling lifestyles, setting the stage for early hominins. Marine life thrived, with giant sharks like Megalodon ruling the oceans. The Miocene laid the foundation for modern ecosystems, with many plant and animal groups adapting to the drier, open landscapes that became dominant.

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