Ecphora (IMAGE)

European Association of Geochemistry

Ecphora

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A 15-million year old fossil gastropod, Ecphora, from the Calvert Cliffs of southern Maryland is depicted. The golden brown color arises from the original shell-binding proteins and pigments preserved in the mineralized shell.

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Picture is provided courtesy of John Nance.

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