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Grey-Blotched Semi-Slug (Fastosarion griseolus)[edit]
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Introduction[edit]
Fastosarion griseolus, commonly known as the grey-blotched semi-slug, is a terrestrial mollusc species discovered and described by J. Stanisic in 2010[1]. It's primarily found in south-eastern Queensland, Australia[2]. This species is part of the Helicarionidae family, notable for its semi-slug characteristics.
Description and Habitat[edit]
The grey-blotched semi-slug possesses a unique anatomical structure with a reduced shell that may appear ear-shaped or plate-like, situated on the animal's back. The shell is covered by flaps of tissue known as ‘accessory breathing surfaces’, which facilitate oxygen absorption directly from the air. These semi-slugs predominantly reside in terrestrial environments.
Classification[edit]
The taxonomic classification of Fastosarion griseolus is as follows:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Gastropoda
- Subclass: Heterobranchia
- Infraclass: Euthyneura
- Superorder: Eupulmonata
- Order: Stylommatophora
- Suborder: Helicina
- Infraorder: Limacoidei
- Superfamily: Helicarionoidea
- Family: Helicarionidae
- Subfamily: Helicarioninae
- Genus: Fastosarion
- Species: Fastosarion griseola
Taxonomic Note[edit]
Originally named Fastosarion griseola, the species name was later changed to Fastosarion griseolus, to match the masculine gender of the genus name. However, it's important to note that this change is subject to ongoing taxonomic revisions and may not be universally accepted.[3]
Distribution and Ecology[edit]
The Grey-blotched semi-slug has a specific geographic distribution, predominantly found from Bundaberg to Miriam Vale in Queensland. It has also been introduced to Brisbane. The species exhibits distinct genital anatomy compared to its clade members and is considered the most basal species in its clade.[2]
Conservation Status[edit]
As with many native land snails, the conservation status of Fastosarion griseola is not explicitly documented but warrants attention due to habitat destruction and environmental changes affecting many mollusk species.
References and Further Reading[edit]
For more detailed information, consult the following sources:
- Australian Land Snails, Volume 1: A Field Guide to Eastern Australian Species, by Stanisic et al., 2010.[4]
- MolluscaBase (2023): Fastosarion griseola J. Stanisic, 2010.[1]
- Marine Species Traits (2023): Fastosarion griseola J. Stanisic, 2010.[5]
This article incorporates text from the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License [6][7][8][9][10][11] and was written by ChatGPT 4 with human input.
This article's contents require review to ensure accuracy.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Molluscabase - Fastosarion griseola J. Stanisic, 2010". www.molluscabase.org. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ a b Stanisic, John; Shea, M.; Potter, Darryl; Griffiths, O. (2018). "Addendum to Australian Land Snails Volume 2. A Field Guide to Southern, Central and Western Species' (by Stanisic, J.; Shea, M.; Potter, D.; Griffiths, O.)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum - Nature. 61: 192. doi:10.17082/j.2204-1478.61.2019.2018-13. ISSN 0079-8835.
- ^ "Molluscabase - Fastosarion Iredale, 1933". www.molluscabase.org. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ Australian land snails. 1: A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius: Bioculture Press. 2010. ISBN 978-99949-32-24-5.
- ^ "Marine Species Traits - Fastosarion griseolus J. Stanisic, 2010". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Australia's fascinating land snails". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Marine Species Traits - Fastosarion griseolus J. Stanisic, 2010". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Molluscabase - Fastosarion griseolus J. Stanisic, 2010". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Fastosarion griseolus Stanisic 2010 - Plazi TreatmentBank". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Grey-blotched Semi-slug (Fastosarion griseolus)". Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Record: Malacology:C.512615". Retrieved 2024-01-12.