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KH_Texas

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I own 2nd highest hill in Hayes Co.  I have heard that this would have been beach area (central Texas) in the Cretaceous period.  What type of Gastropod is this and can anyone tell me more info on this?  

 

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JohnJ Regular Member

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It is most likely a steinkern Fossil called Lunatia pedernalis.  Your land is probably Upper Glen Rose Formation which was a marine environment.

 

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14 hours ago, JohnJ said:

a marine environment.

Gastropods would typically inhabit shallow water though ?

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