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Genus Iotula Iredale, 1941

Pinhead Snails


Compiler and date details

October 2013 - Dr John Stanisic

 

Introduction

Iotula most closely resembles Pseudiotula but differs by having tighter coiling, higher spire and almost closed umbilicus.

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Eastern Australia


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IBRA

NSW, Qld: Central Mackay Coast (CMC), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Shell minute, trochoidal with high domed spire; protoconch with spiral lirae, teleoconch sculptured with moderately spaced radial ribs and fine spiral threads; umbilicus almost closed. Colour waxy to resinous brown.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
06-Feb-2014 PUNCTOIDEA 06-Feb-2014 MODIFIED Dr John Stanisic
12-Feb-2010 (import)