WoRMS taxon details

Fuscomaculina D. G. Herbert, Vilvens & S. T. Williams, 2026

1896845 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:1896845)

accepted
Genus
marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
feminine
Williams, S. T., Herbert, D. G., Vilvens, C., Irwin, A. R., Smith, L. M., & Kano, Y. (2026). Increased taxon-sampling improves generic relationships in the gastropod family Solariellidae (Gastropoda; Trochoidea). <em>Systematics and Biodiversity.</em> 24(1)., available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2026.2667892
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Etymology From fuscus (L.) – dark, dusky, and macula, maculata (L.) – a spot, spotted (diminutive); in reference to the dark...  
Etymology From fuscus (L.) – dark, dusky, and macula, maculata (L.) – a spot, spotted (diminutive); in reference to the dark markings on the shell. [details]
MolluscaBase eds. (2026). MolluscaBase. Fuscomaculina D. G. Herbert, Vilvens & S. T. Williams, 2026. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1896845 on 2026-07-20
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2026-06-16 08:19:40Z
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Nomenclature

original description Williams, S. T., Herbert, D. G., Vilvens, C., Irwin, A. R., Smith, L. M., & Kano, Y. (2026). Increased taxon-sampling improves generic relationships in the gastropod family Solariellidae (Gastropoda; Trochoidea). <em>Systematics and Biodiversity.</em> 24(1)., available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2026.2667892
page(s): 5 [details] Available for editors  PDF available [request]

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Etymology From fuscus (L.) – dark, dusky, and macula, maculata (L.) – a spot, spotted (diminutive); in reference to the dark markings on the shell. [details]