Olividae
The Definitive Reference on the World’s Olive Snails
Olividae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the global diversity of olive snails (family Olividae), a group renowned for their smooth, glossy shells and striking coloration. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of this distinctive and widely collected gastropod family.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations showcasing shell form, coloration, sculpture, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and global biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into habitat, behavior, and geographic range.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, shell collectors, and researchers, this work combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of the Olividae worldwide.
The Definitive Reference on the World’s Olive Snails
Olividae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the global diversity of olive snails (family Olividae), a group renowned for their smooth, glossy shells and striking coloration. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of this distinctive and widely collected gastropod family.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic features, distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations showcasing shell form, coloration, sculpture, and intraspecific variation.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest advances in malacology, molecular phylogenetics, and global biodiversity research.
Ecological and biogeographic notes, providing insights into habitat, behavior, and geographic range.
Comprehensive bibliographic references supporting accurate identification and further study.
An indispensable resource for malacologists, marine biologists, ecologists, shell collectors, and researchers, this work combines scientific rigor with exceptional visual clarity, offering the most complete and authoritative overview of the Olividae worldwide.