First record of Aylacostoma francana (Ihering, 1909) (Gastropoda, Thiaridae) in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

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  • Lucas Rezende Penido Paschoal Fundação de Ensino Superior de Passos/Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - FESP/UEMG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7925.2013v26n2p277

Abstract

Aylacostoma francana (Ihering, 1909) is a species of freshwater snail belonging to the family Thiaridae with distribution currently restricted to São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil. This paper aims to report the first record of the species in Minas Gerais state. Possible means of introduction, as well as some characteristics of this species and new areas of occurrence, are discussed herein.



Author Biography

Lucas Rezende Penido Paschoal, Fundação de Ensino Superior de Passos/Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - FESP/UEMG

Laboratório de Hidrobiologia, Departamento de Ciências Biologicas

CEP 37900-106, Passos-MG, Brasil

 

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Published

2013-03-08

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2013)

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Short Communication

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