Turritella Terebellata Gastropod Fossil Eocene Paris Basin France Genuine Specimen with COA Collector Display

Description

TURRITELLA CF. TEREBELLATA FOSSIL GASTROPOD

This genuine fossil gastropod is identified as Turritella cf. terebellata and comes from the famous Paris Basin in France. It dates to the Bartonian stage of the Eocene Epoch, approximately 38 to 41 million years ago. The specimen has been carefully selected for its natural character and scientific interest, and the photographs show the exact fossil that you will receive.

EOCENE AGE AND PARIS BASIN GEOLOGY

The Eocene was a warm interval of the Palaeogene Period, when global climates and sea levels differed markedly from those of today. During the Bartonian, parts of the Paris Basin were occupied by shallow marine environments. Sand, silt and carbonate sediment accumulated on the seabed, preserving shells from a diverse community of molluscs and other organisms.

The Paris Basin is internationally celebrated for its Eocene fossil assemblages. Its rocks document repeated changes between marine, lagoonal and coastal conditions, creating an exceptionally detailed record of ancient life. A specimen from this classic region offers both visual appeal and meaningful geological context for a palaeontology collection.

FOSSIL TYPE AND SHELL MORPHOLOGY

Turritella is a genus of high-spired marine gastropods. The shell grows as a tall, tightly coiled spiral made from numerous whorls, creating the elegant turreted form that gives the genus its name. Fine spiral ornament and growth lines may remain visible where preservation permits. The designation cf. terebellata indicates that the specimen compares closely with that species, while allowing appropriate caution in identification.

Gastropods are molluscs and include modern snails and their relatives. The original animal lived within the final opening of its shell and moved across or within the seabed in search of food. After death, the shell was buried by sediment. Mineral-rich water gradually transformed or replaced parts of the original shell, preserving its shape through tens of millions of years.

The natural spire, successive whorls, matrix and surface texture of this fossil provide a tangible record of the original shell. Every fossil is individual, so variations in mineral colour, preservation, attached sediment and edge condition are authentic geological features. Please inspect all photographs carefully because they show the precise condition and appearance of the exact specimen supplied. Full sizing is shown in the measurement photograph.

COLLECTING AND DISPLAY VALUE

This French Eocene gastropod is well suited to collectors interested in fossil molluscs, Palaeogene marine life, European geology and the classic Paris Basin fauna. Its identified form, Bartonian age and regional provenance make it suitable for an organised study collection. It can also serve as an educational example of gastropod shell growth, fossilisation and changing marine environments.

Its distinctive tower-shaped shell makes it an attractive display fossil, whether presented alone or alongside bivalves, corals and other marine fossils. It is also a thoughtful natural-history gift for a fossil enthusiast, geology student or shell collector.

GENUINE SPECIMEN WITH CERTIFICATE

This is an authentic fossil, not a replica or cast. The exact piece shown in the photographs is supplied and will be carefully packed to protect its natural detail. It includes a generic Certificate of Authenticity card backed by our lifetime authenticity guarantee.