Malacology
Malacology is the study of mollusks. This includes animals like octopus, snails, slugs, and clams. It is the second largest phylum of animals, making them one of the most successful groups on the planet. There are over 80,000 described species of mollusks with many more left to be discovered. Mullusca is composed of 8 recognized classes including Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, Polyplacophora, Scaphapoda, Monoplacophorans, the Aplacophorans, Caudofoveata and Solenogastres, and Bivalvia.
Common Button
H. B. Baker, 1933
Mesomphix vulgatus
Class:
Order:
Family:
Gastropoda
Stylommatophora
Gastrodontidae
ANSP 159849
Ecological Information
Native/Inavsive:
Native
Nature Serve Conservation Status:
G4: Apparently Secure
Median Size:
17.5
Height:
Width:
27.8
Taper:
0.3
Taxonomic Information
Mesomphix perlaevis vulgatus
Original Combination:
Etymology
Original Description:
Original Description Citation:
Baker, H. B. (1933). A check list of Nearctic Zonitidae. Occasional Papers of the Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan. 269: 1-14.
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