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Aegista chejuensis

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Aegista chejuensis
Shell of Aegista chejuensis (holotype)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Camaenidae
Subfamily: Bradybaeninae
Tribe: Aegistini
Genus: Aegista
Species:
A. chejuensis
Binomial name
Aegista chejuensis
(Pilsbry & Y. Hirase, 1908)
Synonyms[1]

Eulota (Aegista) chejuensis Pilsbry & Hirase, 1908 (original combination)

Aegista chejuensis is a species of air-breathing land snails, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod in the family Camaenidae.[1]

Description

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The diameter of the shell attains 10.5 mm.

The shell bears a striking resemblance to Aegista mimula, adopting a similar shape. Its complexion is a subtle pale brown, adorned with a glossy finish, and etched with delicate, irregular growth lines. Upon closer inspection, faint spiral lines adorn the base, while the overall cuticle maintains a smooth texture. The shell contains 6 - 6⅓ whorls. The aperture appears oblique, with a thin, expanded outer lip. The outer and basal margins delicately curl inward.[2]

Distribution

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This species occurs on Jeju Island, Japan and Korea[3]

References

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  • Lee, J.-S. (2013). Invertebrate Fauna of Korea. Vol. 19. Number 1. Mollusca: Gastropoda: Eupulmonata, Sorbeoconcha. Gastropods I. pp. 1–102. National Institute of Biological Resources. Incheon.