Bullastra

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Bullastra
Scientific classification
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Bullastra

Bergh, 1901

Bullastra is a genus of large-sized, globose snails in the family Lymnaeidae. Snails in this genus have large apertures and fleshy, triangular tentacles.[1] This genus is similar to Austropeplea but differs in generally being larger and having a distinctive twist in the columella.

Distribution and habitat[]

Bullastra are found in the Philippines and on mainland Australia. They are fully aquatic, living in smaller bodies of water, such as ponds and streams.

Species[]

The genus Bullastra contains the following 4 species:[2]

  • (Martens, 1897)
  • (Pfeiffer, 1855)
  • (Adams and Angas, 1864)
  • (Deshayes, 1830)

Type species: Bullastra velutinoides Bergh, 1901 (= (Pfeiffer, 1855))

References[]

  1. ^ "Bullastra - fact sheet". keys.lucidcentral.org. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  2. ^ Bouchet, P. "Bullastra Bergh, 1901". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 4 February 2018.


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