Modesta (Gastropod)

Object/Artifact

Crater Rock Museum

Modesta Fossil

Name/Title

"Modesta" (Gastropod)

Entry/Object ID

LN2009.3.26

Description

A gastropod fossil identified in the original physical catalog as "Modesta." Modesta is a common specific name among gastropod genera (e.g., Calthalotia modesta), but is not itself a generic name. As such, the actual identity of this snail fossil is a mystery to me. - Scott Kottkamp "Common Name: Snail Ficus" - According to original Past Perfect catalog entry

Collection

Dan & Carole Nielson Fossil Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

From the private collection of Dan & Carole Nielson

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

6.25 x 5.5. Specific dimensions and units not given. Assumed length x width, in inches, for the entire specimen including matrix.