Grossuana thracica

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Grossuana thracica
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G. thracica
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Grossuana thracica
(Glöer & Georgiev, 2009)

Grossuana thracica is a species of very small freshwater snail, an aquatic gastropod mollusc in the family Hydrobiidae. [2]

Distribution

This species is endemic to Bulgaria, where it is found at one site only. This site is the area where water emerges from the spring in Chirpan Bunar Cave, and flows into a small pond. The total area occupied by this species of snail is approximately 2 m of the spring's flow length. The cave is situated 3 km east of the village of Bolyarino, in the Upper Thracian Lowland. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Georgiev, D. (2010). "Grossuana thracica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T172038A6826589. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T172038A6826589.en . Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. Bouchet, P. (2014). Grossuana thracica Glöer & Georgiev, 2009. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=731828 on 2014-11-15