Beddomeia hallae
Beddomeia hallae is a species of very small freshwater snail that has a gill and an operculum, an aquatic operculate gastropod mollusk in the family Hydrobiidae. This species is endemic to Australia.
Sketch of Beddomeia Hallae
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Distribution and habitat
Beddomeia hallae is known to exist in central, northern Tasmania in the tributaries of Buttons Rivulet and the headwater streams of Castra Rivulet.[2] They can be found on submerged wood, leaves, on weed and beneath stones, where it often feeds on periphyton.
References
- Clark, S. (2011). "Beddomeia hallae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T2694A9468670. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T2694A9468670.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- Richards, Karen. "Beddomeia hallae (Hydrobiid Snail (Buttons Rivulet))". Threatened Species & Marine Section – Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.
External links
- "Species Beddomeia hallae Ponder & Clark, 1993". Australian Faunal Directory. 30 January 2012.
- "Beddomeia hallae Ponder & Clark, 1993". Atlas of Living Australia.
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