basis of record
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]
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Diagnosis Protoconch small, thick shelled, with a strong columellar callus that tends or actually forms plicae towards the siphonal canal. Axial ribs on the body whorl well developed, in some species a heavy spiral sculpture is present. between the ribs. [details]
Distribution In Australia (EES)the subgenus is represented in south and southwestern regions. [details]
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