>(snip) In regard to Scaphella gouldiana vs. Scaphella dorhni, which is
>correct. There seems to be no doubt they are the same species. (snip)
>Doug Shelton
>Alabama Malacological Research Center
>2370-G Hillcrest Road #236
>Mobile, AL 36695
>
To the best of my knowledge from the literature (and I'm no expert), they
are both valid, although dohrni may turn out to be a subspecies of
gouldiana according to Poppe & Goto.
Do we dare assume that the latest publication is always the most correct?
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