Paladilhia pleurotoma explained

Paladilhia pleurotoma is a species of freshwater snail in the family Moitessieriidae.^[1]

It is endemic to France. This snail lives in underground water bodies. It is not of immediate conservation concern but it could be threatened by water pollution and overexploitation of aquifers.

References

• Girardi H. (2009) Contribution à l'étude des Gastéropodes stygobies de France. 4- Paladilhia pleurotoma Bourguignat, 1865 (Mollusca: Caenogastropoda: Moitessieriidae), dans les départements du Gard et de l'Hérault. Documents Malacologiques Hors série, 3: 127–134.

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2014). Paladilhia pleurotoma Bourguignat, 1865. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=723843 on 2015-02-19