proserather

Proserather is a genus of fossil sea snails belonging to the extinct family Proserathinidae. These gastropods are known from the Mesozoic Era, specifically the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Their shells are typically small to medium-sized, often characterized by a relatively high spire and a well-developed aperture. The surface of the shell may exhibit various sculpture patterns, such as axial ribs or spiral lines, though specific features can vary between species.

The Proserathinidae family, to which Proserather belongs, is part of the larger superfamily Cerithioidea, a diverse group of gastropods found in marine environments. Fossils of Proserather have been discovered in various locations worldwide, providing insights into the marine ecosystems of ancient times. These snails likely inhabited shallow to moderately deep marine waters, feeding on algae or detritus. The extinction of Proserather and its relatives is part of the broader pattern of marine life changes that occurred at the end of the Cretaceous period. Studying Proserather contributes to our understanding of mollusc evolution and paleoecology.