Superfamily TESTACELLOIDEA Gray, 1840
History of changes
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Family TESTACELLIDAE Gray, 1840
Introduction
The unusual slugs of this small family are carnivorous and bear a small vestigial shell on the posterior end of the body. The family is native to Europe and the Palaearctic Region. It has been recorded as an introduction into most of the other temperate regions of the world. Because of its habit of burrowing in soil in gardens, feeding mainly on earthworms and insect larvae, it is rarely seen. A few specimens, however, have been recorded in various parts of southern Australia.
The family is characterized by the body tapered towards the small, narrow head and the vestigial external shell on the posterior end of the body.
General References
Quick, H.E. 1960. British Slugs (Pulmonata : Testacellidae, Arionidae, Limacidae). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Zoology 6: 103-226
Smith, B.J. 1998. Family Testacellidae. pp. 1107-1108 in Beesley, P.L., Ross, G.J.B. & Wells, A. (eds). Mollusca: The Southern Synthesis. Fauna of Australia. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing Vol. 5(Part B) pp. vi–viii, 565–1234.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Testacella Draparnaud, J.P.R. 1801. Tableau des Mollusques Terrestres et Fluviatiles de la France. Montpellier : F. Bonnarig 116 pp. [96].
Type species:
Testacella haliotidea Draparnaud, 1801 by monotypy. - Testacellus Ferussac, 1819.
- Testacelloides Wagner, 1914.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
SE Australia. Native to Europe. Palaearctic and Nearctic Regions and S Africa
IBRA
NSW, Vic: Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales
- Tasmania
- Victoria
Distribution References
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2014 | TESTACELLIDAE | 06-Feb-2014 | MODIFIED | Dr John Stanisic |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |
- Testacella haliotidea Draparnaud, J.P.R. 1801. Tableau des Mollusques Terrestres et Fluviatiles de la France. Montpellier : F. Bonnarig 116 pp. [99].
Type data:
Syntype(s) NHMW Acq. No. 1820. xxvi. 151 2 specimens, ?Montpellier, France.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Vic to Sydney, ME NSW. Native to central and western Europe. Introduced to Canada, USA, Cuba, Australia and New Zealand
Introduced from western Europe.
IBRA
NSW, Vic: Sydney Basin (SB), South East Coastal Plain (SCP), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales
- Victoria
Ecological Descriptors
Burrower, gardens, predator, soil dweller, under rocks.
Extra Ecological Information
Nurseries and weedy areas; suburban cultivated; living under pots
General References
Quick, H.E. 1960. British Slugs (Pulmonata : Testacellidae, Arionidae, Limacidae). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Zoology 6: 103-226 (anatomy)
Common Name References
Barker, G.M. 1999. Naturalised terrestrial Stylommatophora (Mollusca: Gastropoda). Fauna of New Zealand, 38. Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand : Manaaki Whenua Press 253 pp. [98] (Shelled Slug)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2014 | TESTACELLIDAE | 23-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | Dr John Stanisic |
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |