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Partula approximata Garrett, 1884

Approximate tree-snail

 

 

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Considered a synonym of P. navigatoria by (Gerlach, 2016).

 

Conservation Status

Extinct or invalid

IUCN RedList status: Extinct

 

Distribution

Raiatea, Society Islands, French Polynesia

 

Biology & Ecology

 

 

Hypodigm

 

 

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References

Original scientific description:

Garrett, A. (1884). The terrestrial Mollusca inhabiting the Society Islands. Journ. Acad. Nat. Sci., Phil. (ser. II) 9: 17-114.

 

Other references:

Gerlach, Justin. (2016). Icons of Evolution: Pacific Island tree-snails, family Partulidae. Cambridge, U.K.: Phelsuma Press. [Description of new species] [List of synonyms]

Mollusc Specialist Group. (1996). Partula approximata. In: IUCN 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. (http://www.iucnredlist.org). Downloaded on 24 July 2013.

 

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