TropidoturrisTropidoturris is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Borsoniidae.DescriptionThe biconical shell shows spiral lirae, with or without strong axial ribs. The protoconch contains 1½ - 2 smooth whorls. The distinct shoulder angle is usually very strong and crenellated by axials. The columella shows a thin callus but no pleats. The outer lip is thin. The anal sinus is deep and wide. The small, translucent operculum has an oblanceolate shape and a terminal nucleus.DistributionThis marine species is endemic to south-eastern AfricaSpeciesTropidoturris anaglypta Kilburn, 1986Tropidoturris fossata Tropidoturris planilirata Kilburn, 1986Tropidoturris scitecosta Tropidoturris simplicicingula Tropidoturris vizcondei Morassi & Bonfitto, 2013