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TURRIDAE ( Turrids)

A very diverse family with some amazing shell sculptures as can be seen with the Thatcheria below. Most species are deep water dwellers and the family has approx. 150 members.

 

Thatcheria mirabilis - (78mm, F+++, $15)

 

Comitas sp. - 73.5mm, F++ (no scars), Arafura Sea. $30

 

	Turris crispa crispa - 72.8mm, F+++, Philippines. $7
	Turris garnonsii - 60.5mm, F+++, Philippines, $7
	Turris undosa - 67mm, F+++, Philippines, $4
	Lophiotoma acuta - 47mm, Philippines. $3
	Clavus canalicularis. - 32.5mm, F+++, Philippines. Unusual horned specimen. $15
	Inquisitor varicosa - 45mm, F+++, Philippines. $12
	Tritonoturris menecharmes- 25mm, F+++, Philippines. $10
	Inquisitor sp. - 27mm, F+++, Philippines. $10
	Inquisitor sp. - 24mm, F++, Philippines. $10
	Inquisitor sterrha - 24mm, F++, Philippines. $8
	Eucithara sp. - 11mm, Gem, Queensland. $20 NEW SPECIES?

 

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