New species of Miradiscops (Gastropoda: Scolodontidae) from Martinique-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

New species of Miradiscops (Gastropoda: Scolodontidae) from Martinique

Published:2023-08-02 Issue:3 Volume:31 Page:
ISSN:1506-7629
Container-title:Folia Malacologica
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Short-container-title:Folia Malacol.

Author:

Ravalo Lorenzo G. O.^ORCID,Gargominy Olivier^ORCID,Salvador Rodrigo B.^ORCID

Abstract

Only 17 endemic land snail species are known so far on the Lesser Antillean island of Martinique, most of which are macrogastropods that are easily visible, and thus, easily collectable. On the other hand, species of microgastropods remain undersampled and overlooked. Based on recently collected shells from Mount Vauclin, we describe a new species of Scolodontidae, Miradiscops madinina sp. nov. from Martinique. This is the first recorded incidence of Miradiscops stricto sensu from the volcanic arc of the Lesser Antilles, as well as the second species of Scolodontidae recorded from Martinique. This emphasises the importance of Mount Vauclin as a home to endemic invertebrates on the island and the need for collection efforts that includes soil and leaf litter sampling.

Publisher

Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe

Subject

Nature and Landscape Conservation,Animal Science and Zoology,Ecology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Link

https://www.foliamalacologica.com/pdf-170178-92754

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