Genus Pseudiotula Stanisic, 2010
Pinhead Snails
Compiler and date details
December 2013 - Dr John Stanisic
- Pseudiotula 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. [184, 566] [etymology: alluding to the gross, Iotula-like shell facies].
Type species:
Pseudiotula eurysiana Stanisic, 2010 by original designation.
Introduction
The looser coiling pattern, lower spire and open umbilicus are features that differentiate Pseudiotula from the grossly similar Iotula.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Eastern Australia
IBRA
NSW, Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Nandewar (NAN), New England Tablelands (NET), NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Shell minute, light brown, trochoidal with a low spire; protoconch spirally lirate, teleoconch sculptured with radial growth lines and fine spiral lirae; umbilicus narrowly open. Colour light brown.
Diagnosis References
General References
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUNCTOIDEA | 11-Apr-2012 | ADDED | Dr John Stanisic |