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Gyrotoma pumila (I. Lea)

Ribbed Slitshell (Gyrotoma pumila)

The Ribbed Slitshell was described in 1860, like all members of this genus, it was endemic to the Coosa River in Alabama, USA, it died out after the impoundment of the river system in the early 20th century.

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edited: 07.05.2019

This entry was posted in Gastropoda and tagged Alabama, Elmore County, Gyrotoma, Gyrotoma pumila, Pleuroceridae, Shelby County, USA on September 2, 2018 by Alang.

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