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Xerocrassa amphiconus

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Xerocrassa amphiconus
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X. amphiconus
Binomial name
Xerocrassa amphiconus
(Maltzan, 1883)
Synonyms

Helix (Jacosta) amphiconus Maltzan, 1883[2]

Xerocrassa amphiconus is a species of air-breathing land snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies. This species is endemic to Greece, where it is restricted to the easternmost mountain range of Crete.[1][2][3] As adults, these snails can grow to a size of 4–6 x 9–12 mm.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Template:IUCN
  2. ^ a b c Welter Schultes, F. "Species summary for Xerocrassa amphiconus". AnimalBase. SUB Göttingen. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Taxon Details: Xerocrassa (Xerocrassa) amphiconus (Maltzan 1883)". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 29 July 2014.

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