Biomphalaria subprona (Martens, 1899) (Gastropoda: Planorbidae)

Abstract

A description is given of the shell, head-foot, pulmonary wall, reproductive system and radula of Biomphalaria subprona (Martens, 1899). A diagnosis between it and two other congeneric species under 10 mm in shell diameter occurring in Middle America (Biomphalaria helophila and B. schrammi) is presented.

Keywords

• Biomphalaria subprona
• Biomphalaria helophila
• Biomphalaria schrammi
• morphology
• taxonomy
• Guatemala