Biology:Melanopsis magnifica

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Melanopsis magnifica
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Family: Melanopsidae
Genus: Melanopsis
Species:
M. magnifica
Binomial name
Melanopsis magnifica
Bourguignat, 1884

Melanopsis magnifica is a species of freshwater gastropod endemic to oases and wadis in Morocco.

Distribution and habitat

Melanopsis magnifica exists mainly (though not exclusively) in shallow streams with stony substrates. It occurs in several localities, only three of which are recognized by the IUCN: Berkane, Fez, and Ouadi Korifla in Morocco. It also occurs in Ain Chkef, Agourai, Oued Boufakrane, Ain Chair, Ras Kebdana, Meknes, etc. Known M. magnifica populations are close to urban areas and are prone to population impacts as a result of pollution and habitat modification.[1]


Taxonomy

Melanopsis magnifica is defined historically be several subspecies and forms, excluding the nominal forms:[2][3]

  • Melanopsis magnifica berkanensis P.M. Pallary, 1911
  • Melanopsis magnifica expansa P.M. Pallary, 1920
  • Melanopsis magnifica ingens P.M. Pallary, 1927-28
  • Melanopsis magnifica oranensis P.M. Pallary, 1911
  • Melanopsis magnifica concolor P.M. Pallary, 1927
  • Melanopsis magnifica serira P.M. Pallary, 1920
  • Melanopsis magnifica senilis P.M. Pallary, 1939

References

Wikidata ☰ Q60185232 entry