Genus Tomichia in Southern Africa ²

Elongate, dextral, whitish to dark brown, spire usually eroded. Shell shape variable. Size: 10mm. Biology: Often abundant. Habitats vary from fresh and brackish pans to forest streams. Some tolerate high salinities. Taxonomy requires revision aided by molecular studies, but species are considered endemic in the region. All species categorized as Endangered or Critically Endangered by IUCN because of restricted distributions and threats from development.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) izithunzi, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC)
2. (c) Nelson Miranda, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

Mais informações

• BioDiversity4All taxon page
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• World Register of Marine Species

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