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Planogyra asteriscus

Planogyra astericus, common name the eastern flat-whorl, is a species of small air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Valloniidae.

Last revised
Jul 24, 2026
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Length
108 w
Citations
2
Source
Eastern flat-whorl
Apparently Secure
Apparently Secure (NatureServe)1
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Valloniidae
Genus: Planogyra
Species:
P. asteriscus
Binomial name
Planogyra asteriscus
(Morse, 1857)2

Planogyra astericus, common name the eastern flat-whorl, is a species of small air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Valloniidae.

This species is listed as of special concern in the U.S. state of Michigan.

References

References

  1. NatureServe. "Planogyra asteriscus". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  2. "Planogyra asteriscus (E.S. Morse, 1857) - EOL". Retrieved 2009-03-29.
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