Here is the reference with the formal description of Schwammeria
(Helicarionidae):

Schileyko, A.A. (2010): "Sitala" rumbangensis E. Smith, 1895 (Mollusca,
Pulmonata) - an unexpected inhabitant of the Zoo in Vienna. - Annalen des
Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien, B, 111: 5-12. Wien.

Ruud Bank


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From: "David Campbell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5:38 AM
Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Schwammeria


> Schwammeria is given in the popular news reports as a new genus based
> on the zoo material.  I haven't located a formal description of it.
>
> On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Harry G. Lee <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Dear Lubosh,
>>
>> It appears Schwammeria is a relatively recent taxonomic innovation.
>>
>> Sitala is an ariophantid.
>>
>> Harry
>>
>>
>> At 07:07 PM 6/28/2010, you wrote:
>>
>> Dear friends,
>> a new tropical species of snail, i.e. Schwammeria rumbangensis (formerly
>> Sitala rumbangensis) has recently been discovered in the Vienna Zoo.
>> To which FAMILY should this new species be assigned to? Thanks...
>> Sincerely,
>> Lubosh R. Kolouch
>> http://lrk.host.sk/
>>

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