Monograph of the Living Zoila
by Felix Lorenz
A systematic-taxonomic and iconographic revision of the genus,
3 + 187 pp., 28 text-figures, 9 (8 coloured) maps, 54 colour-plates,
with a foreword by Lindsey Groves, and with the description of a new
subspecies by Felix Lorenz & Hugh Morrison. Size 170 x 240 mm,
hardcover. Published 2001. Price: 45,00 Euro
This volume deals with the 19 recent species and subspecies of
the genus Zoila, a fascinating group of endemic Cowries from
West Australia. All of the more than 60 names used in the past are
clarified, one subspecies is described new to science. There is a
chapter on the fossil history of the genus, another covers the biology,
morphology and reproduction and also discussed the lumper - splitter
debate, trying to give answers applying modern species - concepts. All
taxa are illustrated in colour, accompained by a full synonymy, a
conchological description, information on the type and type locality
data, geographic and vertical distribution, rarity, size-range,
habitat, and so on. A book that is indispensable for every
cowry-collector, and of highest interest as well for all conchologists
and malacologists.
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