A comprehensive taxonomic revision of the Australian Turridae, covering a wide group of marine snails.
The work explains how modern taxonomy reshapes old names and groups, with fresh descriptions of many species and genera. It focuses on the eastern Australian fauna, drawing on both recent and fossil material to clarify relationships and distribution.
- Defines four sub-families and explains key shell features used to distinguish them, including operculum shape and protoconch details.
- Offers practical notes on identifying about 370 recent species and how some old names were realigned (for example, the fate of several historical genera).
- Includes descriptive plates and measurements to aid recognition in the field or the lab.
- Discusses regional ranges, from estuaries to coral reefs, and references notable Queensland and Tasmanian examples.
Ideal for readers of malacology, taxonomy, and Australian marine biology seeking a foundational reference on these groups.