Westward expansion of the known range of the semi-slug Vitrinobrachium breve (A. Férussac, 1821) (Gastropoda, Pulmonata: Vitrinidae) with comments on the use of citizen science in snails
Bronne, L.; Valdueza, M.; Margry, K. (2022). Westward expansion of the known range of the semi-slug Vitrinobrachium breve (A. Férussac, 1821) (Gastropoda, Pulmonata: Vitrinidae) with comments on the use of citizen science in snails. North-Western Journal of Zoology 18(2): 209-213
In: North-Western Journal of Zoology. Univ Oradea Publ House: Oradea. ISSN 1584-9074; e-ISSN 1842-6441, more
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Gastropoda [WoRMS]
Terrestrial |
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first record, snail, glass snail, Belgium, Saarland, Luxembourg, citizen science, overlooked species |
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- Bronne, L.
- Valdueza, M.
- Margry, K.
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| Abstract |
We report the first sightings of the semi-slug Vitrinobrachium breve for Belgium. Along with the recent records in France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the western German states, our records considerably widen the distribution range north of the Alps. We discuss why this expansion could be apparent due to the species having been previously overlooked and the role of citizen science in the detection of previously overlooked species. |
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