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Two new species of Tornidae (Caenogastropoda, Rissooidea) from EspĂ­rito Santo, Brazil.

Authors :
Simone, Luiz Ricardo L.
Source :
ZooKeys. 11/5/2012, Vol. 238, p77-85. 9p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Two new species of shallow water Tornidae are found in Espírito Santo state, Brazil, formally described herein. They belong to a complex group of tiny gastropods, in such the taxonomy is very confused. Cyclostremiscus mohicanus sp. n. is characterized by three well-developed spiral, equidistant carinas, working as base of three series of tall, aligned periostracal rods. Episcinia itanhuna sp. n. has as single sculpture a series of pustules in periphery, but the periostracum bears three series of peripheral fringes with irregular rods. The new species are compared with the allies, showing a close relation with Caribbean fauna, but possessing worthy differences. These similarities have raised misidentifications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13132989
Volume :
238
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ZooKeys
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87491877
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.238.3884