original description
Bouchet P. (1990). Systematics of <i>Plicoliva</i>, with description of a new subfamily (Gastropoda: Volutoidea). <em>Archiv für Molluskenkunde.</em> 120(1-3): 1-10.
page(s): 9 [details]
additional source
Bail, P.; Poppe, G.T. (2001). A conchological iconography: a taxonomic introduction of the recent Volutidae. <em>ConchBooks, Hackenheim.</em> 30 pp, 5 pl. (updated October 2008 for WoRMS). [details]
From editor or global species database
Diagnosis Small ovate shells, solid, glossy. Faint axial ribs on the spire. Columellar callus thickened and with five strong columellar folds. Radula triserial with the central tooth wishbone shaped. [details]