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Turridae - rafa - 04-07-2008
Could you help me to ID this seashells. I think they are Turritellidae family but I cant find the level species.
Thank you.
Rafa
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Turridae - paul monfils - 04-07-2008
The larger one appears to be Turricula tornata (Dillwyn). The small one appears to be a Fusinus (Fasciolariidae), not a turrid. I have a couple of ideas on that one but will have to wait until I get home this evening to check it out.