Volume 36

Volume 36 part 3

Keywords
Potamididae; shell microstructure; radula morphology; mangrove ecosystem;
Pages
pp. 119 -
130

Additional morphological data on Cerithidea tonkiniana Mabille, 1887, from Vietnam are presented based on extensive material collected across its currently known national range, including the Gulf of Tonkin and the central coast. This study provides the first SEM documentation of shell microstructure and radula for Vietnamese populations, and additionally presents a detailed description of the operculum of Cerithidea tonkiniana. Shell morphology exhibits moderate variation in size but stable proportions among populations, indicating marked morphological cohesion across a broad latitudinal gradient. The outer shell surface displays a compact commarginal microstructure with distinct growth increments consistent among examined localities. The radula conforms to the typical potamidid pattern and closely resembles that of C. sinensis, supporting their close affinity while retaining diagnostic differences. Updated distributional data refine northern locality records and confirm the species’ extension southward to Da Nang along the north-central coast. These results provide a detailed morphological reference framework for C. tonkiniana and facilitate more reliable identification of potamidid gastropods in mangrove ecosystems of the western Pacific region.

Морфология, радула и микроструктура раковины Cerithidea tonkiniana Mabille, 1887 (Gastropoda: Potamididae) из Вьетнама с замечсаниями по распространению и таксономическому статусу
Нгуен Т.Т.; Фам Т.Д.; Хоанг Ч.Т.Д.; Дао Х.Н.; До Д.С.;
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Keywords
new genus; new species; Rissochiton; Nierstraszella; Astrochiton; deep water; disjunct distribution; Pacific Ocean; Gulf of Mexico; Caribbean Sea; Jurassic chiton;
Pages
pp. 131 -
168

The present contribution expands the family Nierstraszellidae Sirenko, 1992 from a pair of deepwater species assigned to Nierstraszella Sirenko, 1992, to eight deepwater extant species in three genera, two of them new to science. These species are typically found on deep-sea sunken wood, implying a homologous ecological specialization shared for all species within the family. This systematic revision reflects a new understanding of a distinctive and ancient lineage within the chiton order, Lepidopleurida Thiele, 1909, whose revision has been challenged by inaccessible deepwater habitat of its members. Here we integrate both SEM and molecular studies, and recast Nierstraszellidae as one of multiple, mostly still unresolved, monophyletic lineages within Lepidopleurida. The type genus, Nierstraszella, is newly restricted to its type species, N. lineata (Nierstrasz, 1905), and two new genera are introduced. Rissochiton gen. nov. includes five similar species found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, all once grouped uncomfortably as Leptochiton rissoi (Nierstrasz, 1905). We distinguish type species R. rissoi by morphology and DNA from four other similar species, including R. formosaensis sp. nov. and R. quincuncialis sp. nov. A second new genus, Astrochiton gen. nov., has a neotropical distribution that is disjunct from other Nierstraszellidae. The two species, our selected type species, Lepidopleurus binghami Boone, 1928, from the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, and A. incongruus (Dall, 1908) from the tropical Eastern Pacific. The results of a phylogenetic analysis, based on combined mitochondrial cox1 and 16S gene regions and corresponding to morphological affinities, support all three genera as independent lineages. Together, Nierstraszellidae is strongly supported as monophyletic relative to multiple included outgroups from across and outside of Lepidopleurida. Within Nierstraszellidae, a geographic split is evident between Indo-West Pacific and neotropical species. The molecular analysis also reveals a strong phylogeographic pattern within N. lineata. that is inconsistent with regular gene flow, hinting at cryptic species diversity. Together, our analyses support three genera that are united by features of the girdle, radula, and patterns of strong variability in the number of pores of aesthetes in the aesthete group. In contrast to other Lepidopleurida, members of Nierstraszellidae have a surprising amount of intraspecific variability in their tegmental sculpture, with some individuals having tegmentum granules in rows, while others have no trace of granules. Based on the number and location of the pores of the aesthetes, the Jurassic species Leptochiton shapovalovi Sirenko, 2013 is provisionally assigned to Rissochiton, which has implications for the antiquity of the family.

Обновленный состав семейства Nierstraszellidae (Mollusca: Polyplacophora) с описанием двух новых родов и двух новых видов
Сиренко Б.; Ээрниссе Д.;
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Volume 36 part 4

Yuri I. KANTOR; Alexander FEDOSOV; Philippe BOUCHET; Nicolas PUILLANDRE;
Keywords
new genera; new species; Egestas caledoniensis; Lachesiella; Atlantamanaria; radula; phylogeny;
Pages
pp. 169 -
193

Recently the phylogeny of the order Neogastropoda based on exon-capture [Fedosov et al., 2026], has confirmed the monophyly of the group and achieved high resolution for many deep nodes. Thorough examination of the sequenced species frequently revealed novel and distinctive morphological characters, and in several cases highlighted unresolved taxonomic issues. Some sequenced species proved to be new to science, while others required reassessment of their generic or familial placement in light of the phylogenetic results. The anatomy of the anterior foregut of Enigmavasidae is described herein for the first time. A new species, Egestas caledoniensis (Costellariidae), is described from northern New Caledonia, representing the second known species of the genus. The anatomy and radula of Jaspidella jaspidea (Olividae) are described for the first time, and it is suggested that the species may warrant recognition as a distinct subfamily. The unique radular anatomy of Cyllene (Cylennidae) is described and illustrated in details for the first time, with the hypothesis that the teeth may function in toxin delivery. Lachesiella, a new genus of Columbellidae, is characterized by an unusual protoconch morphology and includes two new species: Lachesiella kunie and Lachesiella apiceconica. Atlantamanaria, a new genus of Eosiphonidae from the Caribbean is described, it closely resembles Manaria but is clearly distinct based on molecular data. Two new species of Gaillea (Eosiphonidae) are described from Guadeloupe. Finally, Aforia bugeae (Cochlespiridae) is described as a new species from Papua New Guinea, marking the first record of the genus in this region.

Анатомия и таксономия избранных Neogastropoda (Gastropoda), важных в филогенетическом аспекте
Юрий И. КАНТОР; Александр ФЕДОСОВ; Филипп БУШЕ; Николя ПУЛЛЯНДР;
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Pages
pp. 195 -
214

Kellia porculus Pilsbry, 1904, is recorded for the first time in the Russian waters of the Sea of Japan along the coast of Primorye (Valentin, Olga, Rynda bays and Tatarsky Strait). An updated description, photographs, synonymy, data on biology and distribution are provided. Taxonomic comments on seven other north-western Pacific species of Kellia Turton, 1822 are given, along with illustrations of type material, for K. japonica Pilsbry, 1895, K. laperousii (Deshayes, 1839), K. subrotunda (Dunker, 1882), K. comandorica Scarlato, 1981, and K. grebnitzskii (Dall, 1916). K. subrotunda is confirmed as a distinct species and it is recorded in China (Yellow Sea) for the first time previously being known only from Japan. K. grebnitzskii is regarded as a valid species and reinstated as such for Russian waters.

Kellia porculus Pilsbry, 1904 (Bivalvia: Lasaeidae), новый вид для фауны моллюсков России, с таксономическими замечаниями о близких видах
Константин А. ЛУТАЕНКО; Евгений В. КОЛПАКОВ;
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