Recent Fasciolariidae
The Definitive Reference on the World’s Fasciolariid Snails
Recent Fasciolariidae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the global diversity of living fasciolariid gastropods, including spindle and tulip snails. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of this ecologically and morphologically diverse marine snail family.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic characters, geographic distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, 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, life history, 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 Fasciolariidae worldwide.
The Definitive Reference on the World’s Fasciolariid Snails
Recent Fasciolariidae is a comprehensive and visually detailed reference documenting the global diversity of living fasciolariid gastropods, including spindle and tulip snails. Combining authoritative taxonomic information with high-quality photographs and illustrations, this work serves as an essential guide for identification, research, and appreciation of this ecologically and morphologically diverse marine snail family.
Inside, readers will find:
Extensive species accounts detailing shell morphology, diagnostic characters, geographic distribution, and habitat preferences.
Full-color photographs and illustrations showcasing shell form, sculpture, coloration, 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, life history, 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 Fasciolariidae worldwide.