Turbans

The shells of Turbans are cone-shaped, or turbinate, with large rounded whorls. They have an inner shiny nacreous layer similar to the trochids.

The distinguishing character is the solid, heavy calcareous operculum, while the closely-related Trochids have a thin, horny operculum.

The shape and sculpture of the operculum can be used to identify the different species.

Turbans live in shallow water among the algae, or on coral reefs.

The Turbans are algae feeders.

The females lay a gelatinous egg-mass. The young hatch as early stage free swimming larvae.

References:

Bennett, I. (1987) W.J. Dakin's classic study: Australian Seashores. Angus & Robertson, Sydney.

Davey, K. (1998) A Photographic Guide to Seashore Life of Australia. New Holland, Sydney.

Edgar, G.J. (1997) Australian Marine Life: the plants and animals of temperate waters. Reed Books, Kew.

Quinn, G.P., Wescott, G.C. & Synnot, R.N. (1992) Life on the Rocky Shores of South-Eastern Australia: an illustrated field guide. Victorian National Parks Association, Melbourne.

Marine Research Group of Victoria (1984) Coastal Invertebrates of Victoria: an atlas of selected species. Museum of Victoria, Melbourne.

Macpherson, J.H. & Gabriel, C.J. (1962) Marine Molluscs of Victoria. Melbourne University Press & The National Museum of Victoria.

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Turbans

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