Volpi C., Callea A., Martignoni R. & Borri M., 2001
This is the first chek-list of the Columbellidae of Somalia. Both the species present in the coll... more This is the first chek-list of the Columbellidae of Somalia. Both the species present in the collections of the Museo Zoologico "La Specola" of Firenze and those cited in literature are reported. Furthmore samples of the collections of the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale of Milano (Priolo, Sacchetti, Giorgi and Maraghini collections) and those collected and published by Di Geronimo and Robba (1979) were examined.
The Museum specimens were collected in the intertidal belt along the Somali coast, mainly in southern regions, south to Mogadishu. 544 specimens belonging to seven genera for a total of 16 species were studied and classified. Eleven of them are new reports for Somalia and four unidentified specimens are added. Altogether the species of the family Columbellidae known for Somalia are 20, included one species, of the Sacchetti and Priolo collections undetermined materials, and three species from literature.
All 22 recent species of Calliostoma Swainson, 1840, belonging
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, ... more All 22 recent species of Calliostoma Swainson, 1840, belonging
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, endemic to New Zealand waters, are presented.
The alive and fossil species of the genus Lindapterys
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the ... more The alive and fossil species of the genus Lindapterys
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the current species,
two Indo-Pacific and one Atlantic: L. murex (Hedley,
1922), distributed in Australia, L. soderiae Callea,
Volpi, Borri, Martignoni, 2001, from Somalia and L.
sanderi Petuch, 1987 living in Brazil and Barbados waters.
Two additional specimens, similar to L. murex,
from New Caledonia, may belong to a new species.
Three are the fossil species: L. vokesae Petuch, 1987, the
type species, found in the Lower Miocene formation
of Chipola, Florida, L. alatum (Millet, 1854) from the
Upper Miocene basin of the Loire, France and L. poppelacki
(Hörnes, 1853), described for the Middle Miocene
of Vienna Basin, Austria.
Callea A., Borri M., Cianfanelli S., Martignoni R. & Volpi C., 2005
The molluscan fauna inhabiting Mida Creek (Kenya, Western Indian Ocean) was surveyed in 1999 and ... more The molluscan fauna inhabiting Mida Creek (Kenya, Western Indian Ocean) was surveyed in 1999 and 2000 by researchers of the Zoological Museum “La Specola” of the University of
Florence (Italy). The area was subdivided into eight sub-areas representing different ecological conditions. Wherever possible, the collection of molluscs was conducted by sampling three main ecological zones, i.e. mangal, intertidal (between mangal and the low tide limit) and sublittoral (constantly submerged). Overall, 291 species of molluscs (dominantly Gastropoda and Bivalvia) have been identified from the Mida Creek area and their ecology observed in some cases.
Callea A., Volpi C., Martignoni R. & Borri M., 2001
A new species of the genus Lindapterys Petuch 1987 is described: L. soderii from Somalia. Moreove... more A new species of the genus Lindapterys Petuch 1987 is described: L. soderii from Somalia. Moreover, the description of another specimen, from New Caledonia, is given without a new name because of the presence of only one specimen.
Therefore, the genus Lindapterys currently includes two Indo-Pacific species and seven species in total.
Volpi C., Callea A., Martignoni R. & Borri M., 2001
This is the first chek-list of the Columbellidae of Somalia. Both the species present in the coll... more This is the first chek-list of the Columbellidae of Somalia. Both the species present in the collections of the Museo Zoologico "La Specola" of Firenze and those cited in literature are reported. Furthmore samples of the collections of the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale of Milano (Priolo, Sacchetti, Giorgi and Maraghini collections) and those collected and published by Di Geronimo and Robba (1979) were examined.
The Museum specimens were collected in the intertidal belt along the Somali coast, mainly in southern regions, south to Mogadishu. 544 specimens belonging to seven genera for a total of 16 species were studied and classified. Eleven of them are new reports for Somalia and four unidentified specimens are added. Altogether the species of the family Columbellidae known for Somalia are 20, included one species, of the Sacchetti and Priolo collections undetermined materials, and three species from literature.
All 22 recent species of Calliostoma Swainson, 1840, belonging
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, ... more All 22 recent species of Calliostoma Swainson, 1840, belonging
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, endemic to New Zealand waters, are presented.
The alive and fossil species of the genus Lindapterys
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the ... more The alive and fossil species of the genus Lindapterys
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the current species,
two Indo-Pacific and one Atlantic: L. murex (Hedley,
1922), distributed in Australia, L. soderiae Callea,
Volpi, Borri, Martignoni, 2001, from Somalia and L.
sanderi Petuch, 1987 living in Brazil and Barbados waters.
Two additional specimens, similar to L. murex,
from New Caledonia, may belong to a new species.
Three are the fossil species: L. vokesae Petuch, 1987, the
type species, found in the Lower Miocene formation
of Chipola, Florida, L. alatum (Millet, 1854) from the
Upper Miocene basin of the Loire, France and L. poppelacki
(Hörnes, 1853), described for the Middle Miocene
of Vienna Basin, Austria.
Callea A., Borri M., Cianfanelli S., Martignoni R. & Volpi C., 2005
The molluscan fauna inhabiting Mida Creek (Kenya, Western Indian Ocean) was surveyed in 1999 and ... more The molluscan fauna inhabiting Mida Creek (Kenya, Western Indian Ocean) was surveyed in 1999 and 2000 by researchers of the Zoological Museum “La Specola” of the University of
Florence (Italy). The area was subdivided into eight sub-areas representing different ecological conditions. Wherever possible, the collection of molluscs was conducted by sampling three main ecological zones, i.e. mangal, intertidal (between mangal and the low tide limit) and sublittoral (constantly submerged). Overall, 291 species of molluscs (dominantly Gastropoda and Bivalvia) have been identified from the Mida Creek area and their ecology observed in some cases.
Callea A., Volpi C., Martignoni R. & Borri M., 2001
A new species of the genus Lindapterys Petuch 1987 is described: L. soderii from Somalia. Moreove... more A new species of the genus Lindapterys Petuch 1987 is described: L. soderii from Somalia. Moreover, the description of another specimen, from New Caledonia, is given without a new name because of the presence of only one specimen.
Therefore, the genus Lindapterys currently includes two Indo-Pacific species and seven species in total.
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The Museum specimens were collected in the intertidal belt along the Somali coast, mainly in southern regions, south to Mogadishu. 544 specimens belonging to seven genera for a total of 16 species were studied and classified. Eleven of them are new reports for Somalia and four unidentified specimens are added. Altogether the species of the family Columbellidae known for Somalia are 20, included one species, of the Sacchetti and Priolo collections undetermined materials, and three species from literature.
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, endemic to New Zealand waters, are presented.
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the current species,
two Indo-Pacific and one Atlantic: L. murex (Hedley,
1922), distributed in Australia, L. soderiae Callea,
Volpi, Borri, Martignoni, 2001, from Somalia and L.
sanderi Petuch, 1987 living in Brazil and Barbados waters.
Two additional specimens, similar to L. murex,
from New Caledonia, may belong to a new species.
Three are the fossil species: L. vokesae Petuch, 1987, the
type species, found in the Lower Miocene formation
of Chipola, Florida, L. alatum (Millet, 1854) from the
Upper Miocene basin of the Loire, France and L. poppelacki
(Hörnes, 1853), described for the Middle Miocene
of Vienna Basin, Austria.
Florence (Italy). The area was subdivided into eight sub-areas representing different ecological conditions. Wherever possible, the collection of molluscs was conducted by sampling three main ecological zones, i.e. mangal, intertidal (between mangal and the low tide limit) and sublittoral (constantly submerged). Overall, 291 species of molluscs (dominantly Gastropoda and Bivalvia) have been identified from the Mida Creek area and their ecology observed in some cases.
Therefore, the genus Lindapterys currently includes two Indo-Pacific species and seven species in total.
The Museum specimens were collected in the intertidal belt along the Somali coast, mainly in southern regions, south to Mogadishu. 544 specimens belonging to seven genera for a total of 16 species were studied and classified. Eleven of them are new reports for Somalia and four unidentified specimens are added. Altogether the species of the family Columbellidae known for Somalia are 20, included one species, of the Sacchetti and Priolo collections undetermined materials, and three species from literature.
to subgenus Maurea Oliver, 1926, endemic to New Zealand waters, are presented.
Petuch, 1987 are presented. Three are the current species,
two Indo-Pacific and one Atlantic: L. murex (Hedley,
1922), distributed in Australia, L. soderiae Callea,
Volpi, Borri, Martignoni, 2001, from Somalia and L.
sanderi Petuch, 1987 living in Brazil and Barbados waters.
Two additional specimens, similar to L. murex,
from New Caledonia, may belong to a new species.
Three are the fossil species: L. vokesae Petuch, 1987, the
type species, found in the Lower Miocene formation
of Chipola, Florida, L. alatum (Millet, 1854) from the
Upper Miocene basin of the Loire, France and L. poppelacki
(Hörnes, 1853), described for the Middle Miocene
of Vienna Basin, Austria.
Florence (Italy). The area was subdivided into eight sub-areas representing different ecological conditions. Wherever possible, the collection of molluscs was conducted by sampling three main ecological zones, i.e. mangal, intertidal (between mangal and the low tide limit) and sublittoral (constantly submerged). Overall, 291 species of molluscs (dominantly Gastropoda and Bivalvia) have been identified from the Mida Creek area and their ecology observed in some cases.
Therefore, the genus Lindapterys currently includes two Indo-Pacific species and seven species in total.