Fossils

Giant Core

This short, squat gastropod gore is the largest we've ever seen on Kythera. Found 2004 at Amoutses. 5 cm across the base. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004

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Gastropod Core

This wonderful corkscrew gastropod core is the fossilized inside of a prehistoric snail. Found in a quarry near the airport. 4 cm long. Photograph by Peter B Tzannes, 2004

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Barnacles

Conglomoration of fossilized barnacles, each 3-5 cm high. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003

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Bivalve Core

The fossilized internal core of a bivalve, probably some type of clam. 10 cm high. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003

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Fossilized coral

Tube-shaped fossils, hollow at the core. Perhaps pieces of ancient coral. 5 cm, 8 cm and 8.5 cm long. Photograph ©Peter B. Tzannes, 2003

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