Genus Brevisentis Hyman, 2007
Glass-snails
- Brevisentis 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:
Helix jacksoniensis Gray, 1834 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 [93].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
SE NSW to NE NSW
IBRA
NSW: Nandewar (NAN), Sydney Basin (SB)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Shell with rounded whorl profile. Shell laps small to moderately long, narrow, uniform in colour. Mantle with visible minor blood vessels. Vagina very short to moderately long, internally with longitudinal pilasters. Epiphallus entering penis on one side, through short to medium length verge; epiphallus folded over top of penis. Penis interior variable, consisting of pustules at apical end (sometimes partially fused) and longitudinal (B. jacksoniensis) or irregular (B. atratus) ridges at basal end. Epiphallic retractor caecum absent; epiphallic flagellum present; flagellum and distal part of epiphallus with internal cryptae forming external projections. Spermatophore tail pipe short and spiralling, sculptured with moderately short branching spines at the proximal and only. Central and lateral radular teeth tricuspidate; marginal teeth bicuspidate.
General References
Hyman, I.T., de la Iglesia Lamborena, I. & Köhler, F. 2017. Molecular phylogenetics and systematic revision of the south-eastern Australian Helicarionidae (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora). Contributions to Zoology 86(1): 51-95 [68]
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 |