
Marine Science
Publications
Books, monographs and scientific articles on cowries, Ovulidae and other molluscan groups.
Books & monographs
Selected publications








Seashells from Rolas, Sao Tomé
F. Lorenz & J. Kratzsch (2020)

The Silvano Larini Cowry collection
F. Lorenz (2020)

Carrier Shells — Garbage Collectors of the Oceans
K. Kreipl & F. Lorenz (2023)

Auger Shells
Handbook to the Gastropod family Terebridae · F. Lorenz & Y. Terryn (2024)

Cowry Shells
New subspecies and variations, gallery of growth stages · M. Chiapponi & F. Lorenz (2025)
These books are available from the publisher ConchBooks.
Scientific articles
Research series & bibliography



Conchylia
Published by the Club Conchylia.

Acta Conchyliorum
Published by the Club Conchylia.

Acta Conchyliorum
Vol. 16 (2018) features 16 new cowry taxa.

Acta Conchyliorum
Vol. 24: Neogene Cowries of Java (2025) features 35 new cowry taxa