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Crepidula cymbaeformis


MikeR

Crepidula cymbaeformis (Conrad, 1841)
Location: APAC, Sarasota County, Florida USA.

Status:  Extinct

 

Notes:  Longer than wide with apex extended from the body of the shell.  Campbell (1994) noted the ability of the animal to absorb hematite into the interior of the shell which helps in identification.


From the album:

Gastropods of the Tamiami Formation

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