Genus Sheaia Hyman, 2007
Glass-snails
- Sheaia Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104.
Type species:
Sheaia glenrockensis Hyman, 2007 by original designation, see Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104 [98].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Hunter Valley, ME NSW
IBRA
NSW: Sydney Basin (SB)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Shell small, discoidal to depressedly trochoidal with a low spire; whorls slightly angulate to rounded, sutures weakly impressed; protoconch with spiral grooves, teleoconch with very fine spiral striae; umbilicus narrow with a mucal plug and no visible internal spiral striae. Epiphallus entering penis through a simple pore; penis internally with longitudinal pilasters; pustular at apex, smooth basally. Epiphallic caecum absent, epiphallic flagellum absent; very small lime sac present. Caudal horn moderately large; caudal foss vertical slit in tail. Central and lateral teeth tricuspidate; marginal teeth bicuspidate.
Diagnosis References
Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104 [98-99]
General References
Hyman, I.T. 2007. Three new genera and five new species of Helicarionidae from southeastern Australia (Pulmonata: Stylommatophora: Helicarionoidea). Molluscan Research 27(2): 89-104
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Feb-2014 | HELICARIONIDAE | 05-Feb-2014 | MODIFIED | Dr John Stanisic (BAAM) |
| 26-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |