CAMPAGNILE GIGANTEUM
Campanile giganteum is an extinct species of giant marine gastropod (sea snail) that lived during the Eocene epoch, around 40 to 50 million years ago. This species is notable for its impressively large, elongated, spiral shell, which could grow up to 60 cm (2 feet) in length, making it one of the largest snails in the fossil record. Fossils of Campanile giganteum have been discovered primarily in Europe, particularly in regions like France and Italy.
This snail inhabited shallow, warm seas, and its large shell structure indicates it likely lived in stable environments with abundant food sources. Campanile giganteum provides important insights into the diversity of marine life during the Eocene and the evolutionary history of mollusks.
These enormous horn shells are among the largest shell species in the world in terms of length, and can grow up to 60 cm long. It is extremely rare to find a Campanile shell with its fragile tip still intact. This piece is special because it still has that tip and was found on a matrix of countless smaller shells!
Measurements: 49 x 15,5 x 15 cm