Olividae: A Collectors Guide
The Essential Reference for Olive Shell Enthusiasts
Olividae: A Collector’s Guide is a visually stunning and comprehensive reference dedicated to the world’s olive snails (family Olividae), designed specifically for collectors, conchologists, and enthusiasts. Combining authoritative species accounts with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this guide provides all the information needed to identify, appreciate, and collect these beautifully sculpted and vividly colored shells.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts highlighting shell morphology, diagnostic features, coloration, and distribution.
Full-color photographs and illustrations capturing the form, patterns, and subtle variations of olive shells.
Practical collector-focused information, including identification tips, rarity notes, and geographic range.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest research in malacology and taxonomy.
Bibliographic references and resources supporting further study and shell collection research.
An indispensable resource for shell collectors, malacologists, and enthusiasts, this guide combines scientific accuracy with visual appeal, offering the most complete and accessible overview of the world’s Olividae for both study and collection purposes.
The Essential Reference for Olive Shell Enthusiasts
Olividae: A Collector’s Guide is a visually stunning and comprehensive reference dedicated to the world’s olive snails (family Olividae), designed specifically for collectors, conchologists, and enthusiasts. Combining authoritative species accounts with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this guide provides all the information needed to identify, appreciate, and collect these beautifully sculpted and vividly colored shells.
Inside, readers will find:
Detailed species accounts highlighting shell morphology, diagnostic features, coloration, and distribution.
Full-color photographs and illustrations capturing the form, patterns, and subtle variations of olive shells.
Practical collector-focused information, including identification tips, rarity notes, and geographic range.
Up-to-date systematic classification, reflecting the latest research in malacology and taxonomy.
Bibliographic references and resources supporting further study and shell collection research.
An indispensable resource for shell collectors, malacologists, and enthusiasts, this guide combines scientific accuracy with visual appeal, offering the most complete and accessible overview of the world’s Olividae for both study and collection purposes.