Living Muricidae of the World
The Definitive Reference on the Global Diversity of Muricid Gastropods
Living Muricidae of the World: Ocenebrinae & Muricinae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the living species of two major subfamilies within the Muricidae: Ocenebrinae and Muricinae. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of these ecologically and morphologically diverse predatory marine gastropods.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic characters, geographic distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and global biodiversity studies.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into behavior, habitat, and range.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, conchologists, shell collectors, and researchers, this volume combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of living Ocenebrinae and Muricinae worldwide.
The Definitive Reference on the Global Diversity of Muricid Gastropods
Living Muricidae of the World: Ocenebrinae & Muricinae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the living species of two major subfamilies within the Muricidae: Ocenebrinae and Muricinae. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of these ecologically and morphologically diverse predatory marine gastropods.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic characters, geographic distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations highlighting shell form, sculpture, coloration, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting recent advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and global biodiversity studies.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into behavior, habitat, and range.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, conchologists, shell collectors, and researchers, this volume combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of living Ocenebrinae and Muricinae worldwide.