I have another of those questions Conch-L can do better on than I can.  Can
someone help K. Sparlin?
Please reply to [log in to unmask]    He is not on Conch-L.
 
>Perhaps you can help me. We collected gastropod fossils called "black
>turritella" in southern Wyoming this past summer. They were not really
>turritella but something called goniobasis, according to a rockhound book.
>I have not been able to find out any information about goniobasis, except
>that it has relative now extant. I've checked all my shell books but cannot
>find any reference to a goniobasis, what they look like or any kind of
>classification. Is there any information you can give me or a any place to
>look? I am interested in the appearance of the shell but also the habits
>and habitat of the animals themselves.
>Thank you.
>K. Sparling in Michigan
>