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.
Flat Dome
(Say, 1829)
Ventridens suppressus
Class:
Order:
Family:
Gastropoda
Stylommatophora
Gastrodontidae
ANSP 56981 [lectotype]
Ecological Information
Native/Inavsive:
Native
Nature Serve Conservation Status:
G5: Secure
Median Size:
3.7
Height:
Width:
8
Taper:
0.3
Taxonomic Information
Original Combination:
Etymology
Original Description:
Original Description Citation:
Say T. (1829). Descriptions of some new terrestrial and fluviatile shells of North America. The Disseminator of Useful Knowledge; containing hints to the youth of the U. States, from the School of Industry. 2(15): 229-230 [29 July 1829].
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