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Gyrotoma pyramidata (Shuttleworth)

Pyramid Slitshell (Gyrotoma pyramidata)

The Pyramid Slitshell was described in 1845, it was endemic to the Coosa River in Alabama, USA and disappeared after the impoundment of the river at the beginning of the 20th century.

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edited: 07.05.2019

This entry was posted in Gastropoda and tagged Alabama, Gyrotoma, Gyrotoma pyramidata, Pleuroceridae, Shelby County, St. Clair County, USA on June 19, 2014 by Alang.

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