Turcica
''Turcica'' is a genus of sea snails, marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusks in the family (biology), family Eucyclidae. Kano et al. (2009) have argued that ''Turcica'' belongs in the family Calliotropidae. Description The thin, subdiaphanous, imperforate shell has a conoidal shape. The Whorl (mollusc), whorls display transverse series of granules, the last rounded on the periphery. The thick Columella (gastropod), columella is spirally twisted posteriorly, ending anteriorly in an obtuse, prominent point. The thin outer Lip (gastropod), lip is simple and acute. Distribution The genus ranges on both shores of the Pacific, from California and Australia northward. Species According to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) the following species are included within the genus ''Turcica'' : * ''Turcica admirabilis'' Berry, 1969 * ''Turcica caffea'' (Gabb, 1865) * ''Turcica imperialis'' A. Adams, 1854 * ''Turcica monilifera'' A. Adams, 1854 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ...
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