Who are we?

MolluscaBase is a taxonomically oriented database that aims to provide an authoritative, permanently updated account of all molluscan species – marine, freshwater, and terrestrial, extant and fossil, and across all classes. MolluscaBase follows the standards of the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) and provides information on a taxon's status, its classification, and, as available, type locality, distribution, stratigraphic range, images, traits, and relevant literature sources. All data are strictly based on the most recent literature without editorial opinions.

News

In the spotlight: Philippe Bouchet selected as the Carlo Heip Awardee for 2023-2025

Added on: 2026-06-12 18:25 by Vos, Chris

The International Carlo Heip Award (cycle 2023-2025) granted to Prof. Philippe Bouchet: passionate taxonomist, explorer, researcher, taxonomic Mollusca editor, founding father of MolluscaBase and overall WoRMS enthusiast!

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In the spotlight: Mauricio Uhle

Added on: 2026-03-28 12:41 by Vos, Chris

As a community of editors we can only do so much with the available hands and expertise. Any help from outside is always greatly appreciated.

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A very odd couple!

Added on: 2025-12-18 12:56 by Vos, Chris

Distinguishing authors at a glance can help speeding up research – as mentioned in the April news item. But what with less obvious names such as Van Winkle Palmer and Mayer or Mayer-Eymar?

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Gratitude to our pioneers!

Added on: 2025-11-03 16:44 by Vos, Chris

As initial upload lists are being replaced by published references, we salute the pioneers who contributed to the early days of MolluscaBase.

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