FISHES West Australiana –
Western Australian Naturalists’ Club, Handbook No. 9
Marine Molllusks Gastropoda
58 pp., 21 b/w plates #040725
South Western Australia is home to a diverse array of shelled gastropods, including both marine and land snails. Many species are endemic to the region, making it a hotspot for shell enthusiasts. Examples include the large Australian trumpet (Syrinx aruanus) and various volutes, cowries, and cones. The region also has diverse freshwater gastropods and fossilized species from ancient marine environments.
