Ratio of species to genus-group in the Muricidae or, are we cutting things too fine?

摘要

For many years I have attempted to keep current a manuscript catalog of the species of Muricidae. Since my retirement in 1996 this has become more difficult, as I no longer have access to much of the current literature. However, my dear friend and colleague Roland Houart has done his best to keep me apprised of new publications, for which I am truly grateful. The most recent work he sent me is the impetus for this study.