original description
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).
page(s): 11 [details]
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]
From editor or global species database
Diagnosis Shells small for the genus, with a very small protoconch. Shoulder well defined, with smooth knobs, gradually disappearing towards the aperture. Columellar with numberous plicae gradually losing their strength towards the upper part of the aperture. Spiral pattern present on the lower part of the body whorl. Black stitches on the palatal side of the aperture are absent. Suture well marked to deep, not channeled. [details]