Subfamily Phallomedusinae Golding, Ponder & Byrne, 2007
Compiler and date details
R.E. Golding, W.F. Ponder & M. Bryne April 2008
Introduction
The family Phallomedusidae contains a single genus with two species, one (Salinator solida) of which was previously included in the Amphibolidae based on shell and opercular characters (Golding, Ponder & Byrne 2007). Anatomical investigation and the discovery of additional diversity within the Amphibolidae have revealed major differences between Amphibola solida Martens, 1878 and other known amphibolids, necessitating the creation of a new family. Phallomedusidae is clearly distinguished from the Amphibolidae by the lack of a sinus on the outer lip of the aperture and the zigzag pattern of the shell, a prominent hollow keel on the inner surface of the operculum, broad marginal radular teeth, syntremous diaulic reproductive system, muscular vagina, vas deferens lined with prostatic glandular tissue and spiral penis with external sperm groove and long appendages. The characters of the reproductive system, in particular, are very different from those of amphibolids.
General References
Golding, R.E., Ponder, W.F. & Byrne, M. 2007. Taxonomy and anatomy of Amphiboloidea (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia: Archaeopulmonata). Zootaxa 1476: 1-50
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |