Genus Microdelos Stanisic, 2010
Carnivorous Snails
Compiler and date details
October 2012 - Dr John Stanisic
- Microdelos Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [146, 571] [etymology: from the Greek mikros = small, and a contraction of Saladelos (a small rhytidid), referring to the extremely small size of the shell].
Type species:
Microdelos pallida Stanisic, 2010 by original designation.
Introduction
The combination of very small size, prominent branching spiral wrinkles and very wide, cup-shaped umbilicus readily distinguishes Microdelos from both Vitellidelos and Montidelos.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
NE NSW
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Shell very small, discoidal with an angular periphery, spire flat; protoconch smooth, teleoconch sculpture of prominent branched spiral wrinkles crossing weak radial growth lines above, strong spiral grooves below; umbilicus very wide, cup-shaped. Colour pale yellow to white often with darker streaks.
Diagnosis References
General References
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-2012 | ADDED |