Glyptophysa novahollandica
| Glyptophysa novahollandica | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Superorder: | Hygrophila |
| Family: | Planorbidae |
| Genus: | Glyptophysa |
| Species: | G. novahollandica
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| Binomial name | |
| Glyptophysa novahollandica (Bowdich, 1822)
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Glyptophysa novahollandica is a freshwater species of gastropod mollusk in the family Planorbidae.[1][2]
Description
The length of an adult shell may exceed 30 mm. The shells of adult G. novahollandica are very variable, often have relatively smooth shells. Some specimens or populations may also have periostracal hairs and spirals present.[3]
Distribution
This species occurs in all states and territories of Australia, including Tasmania. Specimens from Papua New Guinea and East Timor may also prove to be this species.[4]
References
- ^ MolluscaBase (2018). Glyptophysa novahollandica (Bowdich, 1822). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1115534 on 2018-06-29
- ^ Edward, Bowdich, T. (1822). "Elements of conchology". pt.1.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Glyptophysa (Glyptophysa) novaehollandica - fact sheet". keys.lucidcentral.org. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ Australia, Atlas of Living. "Glyptophysa". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2018-11-30.