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An In Depth Look At Triodopsis hopetonensis (Shuttleworth, 1852) From Southeastern Georgia |
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During a trip to Crooked River State Park
north of St. Marys, Camden County, Georgia on 12/11/2015 a pair of
empty adult Triodopsis shells were found on a
bluff overlooking the river near the boat ramp (GPS: 30.504208N
081.333395W). A third tiny juvenile specimen was also found. A
more thorough survey of the area on 12/14/02015 yielded one
additional adult specimen (center specimen, bottom image) and two
additional juvenile specimens. The adult shells range in size from
9.97 to 11.14 mm. Also see the videos at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CgZaqLbNBI&feature=youtu.be
(live snails) and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Qg1CvRZT0&feature=youtu.be
(snail habitat). Initially, the identification of the Camden County specimens was uncertain. However, after two year in-depth study, including the rearing of two generations of snails in captivity, the Triodopsis are now believed to be Triodopsis hopetonensis. |
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Under pine straw on bluff overlooking the Crooked River, Crooked River State Park, Camden County, Georgia, 1/9/2016 |
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