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Laevicaulis Vosseleri
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * ''Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * ''Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a species of terrestrial, nocturnal slug in the family Veronicellidae. It is native to parts of tropical Africa. Description ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' shows a flattened body and a dark to light brown colour. Adul ...'' (Simroth, 1895) * '' Laevicaulis vosseleri'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis comor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Alte
''Laevicaulis alte'', or the tropical leatherleaf, is a species of tropical land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs. Description ''Laevicaulis alte'' is a round, dark-coloured slug with no shell, long. Its skin is slightly tuberculated. The central keel is beige in colour. This slug has a unique, very narrow foot; juvenile specimens have a foot wide and adult specimens have a foot that is only wide. The tentacles are small, long, and they are only rarely extended beyond the edge of the mantle. Parasites This slug is an intermediate host for ''Angiostrongylus cantonensis'', the rat lungworm, a round worm, the most common cause of eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. Predators ''Laevicaulis alte'' is eaten by the frog '' Rana tigrina''. Distribution The species is probably indigenous to Africa, both western Africa and eastern Africa, particularly Tanzania.Rowson B., Warren B. H. & Ngereza C. F. (2010). "Ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Giganteus
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * '' Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * ''Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a species of terrestrial, nocturnal slug in the family Veronicellidae. It is native to parts of tropical Africa. Description ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' shows a flattened body and a dark to light brown colour. Adul ...'' (Simroth, 1895) * '' Laevicaulis vosseleri'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis como ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Vosseleri
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * ''Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * ''Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a species of terrestrial, nocturnal slug in the family Veronicellidae. It is native to parts of tropical Africa. Description ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' shows a flattened body and a dark to light brown colour. Adul ...'' (Simroth, 1895) * '' Laevicaulis vosseleri'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis comor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Stuhlmanni
''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a species of terrestrial, nocturnal slug in the family Veronicellidae. It is native to parts of tropical Africa. Description ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' shows a flattened body and a dark to light brown colour. Adults are on average 45 mm long and 15.5 mm wide. The weight of an adult averages around 3.5 g. Feeding habits ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a grazer and detritus feeder. Distribution ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' occurs naturally in tropical regions of Africa, including Congo Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It has been introduced to Egypt, where it is viewed as a serious agricultural pest. Life cycle In Egypt the reproductive season of ''Leavicaulis stuhlmanni'' starts in March or April, when the temperature rises, and lasts until November. They are hermaphrodites and self-fertilization is common. During the oviposition The ovipositor is a tube-like organ used by some animals, especially insects, for the laying of eggs. In insects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Striatus
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * ''Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * ''Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' (Simroth, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis vosseleri ''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicau ...'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis comore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Somalicus
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * ''Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * ''Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' (Simroth, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis vosseleri ''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicau ...'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis comore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Natalensis
''Laevicaulis'' is a taxonomic genus of air-breathing, tropical land slugs, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs.World Register of Marine Species Species Species within the genus ''Laevicaulis'' include: * ''Laevicaulis alte'' (Férussac, 1822) * '' Laevicaulis giganteus'' (Godwin-Austen, 1895) * ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' (Collinge, 1901) - Purcell's hunter slug * '' Laevicaulis natalensis'' (F. Krauss, 1848) * '' Laevicaulis somalicus'' (Colosi, 1927) * ''Laevicaulis striatus'' (Simroth, 1896) * ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' is a species of terrestrial, nocturnal slug in the family Veronicellidae. It is native to parts of tropical Africa. Description ''Laevicaulis stuhlmanni'' shows a flattened body and a dark to light brown colour. Adul ...'' (Simroth, 1895) * '' Laevicaulis vosseleri'' (Simroth, 1913) * '' Laevicaulis zanzibaricus'' Forcart, 1953 ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Laevicaulis com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purcell's Hunter Slug
Purcell's hunter slug, scientific name ''Chlamydephorus purcelli'', is an endangered species of air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial animal, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Chlamydephoridae. Distribution This species is Endemism, endemic to Table Mountain in List of non-marine molluscs of South Africa, South Africa. The survival of this slug is threatened by habitat loss. References Endemic fauna of South Africa Chlamydephoridae Gastropods described in 1901 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Walter Collinge {{Chlamydephoridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laevicaulis Haroldi
''Eleutherocaulis haroldi'', known as Purcell's hunter slug or the caterpillar slug, is a species of tropical land slug in the family Veronicellidae, the leatherleaf slugs. It was first formally named ''Laevicaulis haroldi'' in 1980. Distribution ''Eleutherocaulis haroldi'' is native to South Africa. Conservation status In its home range in South Africa, ''Eleutherocaulis haroldi'' is endangered; it is threatened by habitat loss.. It has been introduced accidentally in India and is becoming an invasive pest. The species was first reported feeding and causing damage to Mulberry ''Morus'', a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, consists of diverse species of deciduous trees commonly known as mulberries, growing wild and under cultivation in many temperate world regions. Generally, the genus has 64 identif ... plants in Maharashtra. It is speculated to have reached India through various airports and international trade. References Endemic molluscs of South A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronicellidae
The Veronicellidae, also known by their common name the leatherleaf slugs, are a family of pulmonate terrestrial slugs. The herbivorous molluscs occur mainly in the tropical and subtropical areas of America, Asia and Africa. They act as intermediate hosts of the rat lung worm ''Angiostrongylus costaricensis'', and act as a vector for other human diseases. They also cause significant damage to crops. Description The dorsal surface of these slugs is entirely covered by the mantle or hyponota. These mollusks have a posterior located anus, eyes on contractile (not retractile) tentacles, and no lung or pulmonary organ. In these aspects they are anatomically distinct from most other types of terrestrial slugs, which typically belong to the order Stylommatophora, and which have a forward located anus, and retractile tentacles. The closely related members of the family Onchidiidae differ from the Veronicellidae by having a pulmonary sac, or lung. Distribution Members of the famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heinrich Simroth
Heinrich Rudolf Simroth (10 May 1851 Riestedt (now a part of Sangerhausen) – 31 August 1917 Gautzsch near Leipzig), was a German zoologist and malacologist. He was a professor of zoology in Leipzig. Academic career: 1888–1917 University of Leipzig."Prof. Dr. phil. Heinrich Rudolf Simroth" Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig , catalogus professorum lipsiensis, accessed 15 August 2009. He was a specialist for s. He discovered and described various new species of slugs. Species of animals named in honor of him include: * '' Bulimulus simrothi' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mollusk
Mollusca is the second-largest phylum of invertebrate animals after the Arthropoda, the members of which are known as molluscs or mollusks (). Around 85,000 extant species of molluscs are recognized. The number of fossil species is estimated between 60,000 and 100,000 additional species. The proportion of undescribed species is very high. Many taxa remain poorly studied. Molluscs are the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all the named marine organisms. Numerous molluscs also live in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. They are highly diverse, not just in size and anatomical structure, but also in behaviour and habitat. The phylum is typically divided into 7 or 8 taxonomic classes, of which two are entirely extinct. Cephalopod molluscs, such as squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses, are among the most neurologically advanced of all invertebrates—and either the giant squid or the colossal squid is the largest known invertebrate species. The gas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
