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Taeniaturbo dominicensis f. laloi 16.69mm. C.J. Maury, 1917 -Extinct Collected in the Golden Gate Member (Lower Beds) of the Tamiami Formation in 2017. Aggregates Pit, Bonita Springs, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A. Coll:Melanie Briskin

Fusinus watermani 3 3/8” or 83.22mm mm. M. Smith, 1936. Collected in the Belle Glade Member of the Bermont Formation in 1998 Star Ranch Quarry, Clewiston, Florida. Ionian Pleistocene 126,000-400,000 Very rare now. Always have chips and breaks of the tail.

Heilprinia caloosaensis malcolmi 2 1/4” or 55.01mm Ward & Blackwelder, 1987-Extinct Collected in the James City Formation in the 2000’s Lee Creek Mine, Aurora, Beaufort County North Carolina. Calabrian Pleistocene 780,000-1.8 M.Y.A. Coll: Eric Prokopi

Volutifusus typus 2 1/2" or 60.23mm. Conrad, 1863-Extinct Juvenile Collected in the Chowan River Formation in the 2000's Lee Creek Mine, Aurora, Beaufort County North Carolina. Piacenzian Pliocene 2.6-3.0 M.Y.A. Coll: Eric Prokopi

Gemophos tridentatus 1 ¼” or 31.33mm. Tuomey & Holmes, 1858 Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami Formation (Petuch Unit 7) in the 1980’s Apac Pit, Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A.

Lindaconus streami 2 1/8” or 52.92mm. Petuch, 1994-Extinct Collected in the Fruitville Member (Petuch Unit 3) of the Tamiami Formation in the 1980’s Apac Pit, Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 2.6-3.0 M.Y.A. Lip has usual chips. Markings visible to the eye. spire eroded as usual.

Jaspidiconus susanae 20.36mm. Petuch, 1994-Extinct Collected in the Fruitville Member (Upper Beds-Unit 3) of the Tamiami Formation in the 1970’s. Apac Pit, Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 2.6-3.0 M.Y.A. Chips along the lip as usual but nice little specimen.

Megapitaria (Macrocallista) maculata 3” or 75.97mm. Linne, 1758-Giant Fossil Collected in the Belle Glade Member of the Caloosahatchee Formation in 2001 Palm Beach Aggregates, Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida. Ionian Pleistocene 126,000- 400,000 Year. Museum quality specimen. Some color and gloss and faint spots under UV a Nice museum quality shell.

Turbo castanea f. ayersi 1 3/4" or 43.05mm. Tall Olsson, 1967-Extinct “freak” Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami (Kissimmee facies) in the 2000’s, Rucks Pit, Fort Drum, Okeechobee County, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A. Museum quality “freak” specimen with gerontic whorls.

Heilprinia hasta 2” or 50.24mm. Petuch, 1994-Extinct Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami formation in the 1980’s Apac Pit Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A. Superb specimen with minor nicks.

Turbo dominicensis 1 1/8” or 28.53mm. Gabb1873-Extinct Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami Formation on 04/16/16 SMR Aggregates Pit, Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene.3.0-3.6 M.Y.A. Quite rare and has the normal chips on the lip.

The Jewels of the Everglades by my friends Dr. Ed Petuch & David P. Berschauer & Robert F. Myers. This fabulous book is the "Bible of Florida Fossil Cowries" covers all the Florida Fossil Cowries in full color found in the Florida Pleistocene & Pliocene of Southern Florida. Each cowrie is identified with all the geological strata information in which they may be found. Approximate sizes and full descriptions of each

Crepidula (Crepidula) fornicata 2” or 51.75mm. Linne, 1758 Collected in the James City Formation in the 2000’s Lee Creek Texas Gulf Mine, Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina Calabrian Pleistocene 780,000-1.8 M.Y.A. Coll: Eric Prokopi Usual chips around valve typical looking fornicate from Lee Creek.

Manicina cf. areolata 4 3/8” or 109.45mm. Linne, 1758-Extinct Collected in the Golden Gate Member (Lower Beds) of the Tamiami Formation on 11/29/15. Aggregates Pit, Bonita Springs, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A. One o0f the strange stalk to hold to the bottom variants. Great preservation!

Sinistrofulgur roseae 10 1/2" or 263.58mm. Petuch 1991-Ex-LG Extinct Collected in the Belle Glade Member of the Bermont in the 2000's Palm Beach Aggregates Pit, Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County Florida. Ionian Pleistocene 126,000-400,000 years old. Great EX-LG specimen with strong ribs and the usual lip chips and breaks as usual but fully intact.

Prunum limatulum 12.40mm Conrad, 1834-Extinct Collected in the James City Formation in the 2000’s Lee Creek Texas Gulf Mine, Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina Calabrian Pleistocene 780,000-1.8 M.Y.A. Coll: Eric Prokopi

Sconsia hodgii 1 ¾” or 45.08mm. Conrad, 1841- Extinct Juvenile Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami Formation in 1998 Star Pit, Clewiston, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A.

Cancellaria cannoni 18.80mm Petuch 1994-Extinct Collected in the Pinecrest Member of the Tamiami Formtion on 05/24/14 SMR Aggregates, Sarasota, Florida. Piacenzian Pliocene 3.0-3.6 M.Y.A.

Neverita sp. 3 1/2" wide or 85.38mm. Extinct un-named Collected in the Holey Land of the Bermont Formation -Loxahatchee Member-(Formerly Aftonian Pleistocene)Palm Beach Aggregates, Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida. Calabrian Pleistocene 780,000-1.8 M.Y.A.

F+/F++Melongena corona f. johnstonei 3 ¾” or 95.90mm. w/o Clench & Turner, 1956 Collected Live in mud at low tide under the Goodland Bridge on May 21st, 2000 Goodland, Florida. Very limited numbers but this species can be found in Southwest, Florida.