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. 2024 May 9:1200:245-273.
doi: 10.3897/zookeys.1200.120633. eCollection 2024.

A review of the genus Vitrea Fitzinger, 1833 (Gastropoda, Eupulmonata, Pristilomatidae) in Serbia: diversity, distribution and the description of a new species

Vukašin Gojšina  1 , Nikola Vesović  1 , Srećko Ćurčić  1 , Tamara Karan-Žnidaršič  1 , Biljana Mitrović  2 , Ivaylo Dedov  3
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A review of the genus Vitrea Fitzinger, 1833 (Gastropoda, Eupulmonata, Pristilomatidae) in Serbia: diversity, distribution and the description of a new species

Vukašin Gojšina et al. Zookeys. .

Abstract

In this paper, the genus Vitrea Fitzinger, 1833 in Serbia is reviewed. All previous literature data on this genus from Serbia are summarised and used to discuss its distribution in the country and create distribution maps, supplemented by new material collected by the authors. All Serbian species are figured. For each species, a brief description of the examined specimens, data on previous findings in Serbia, the material (including types) that were analysed, the distribution and habitats in Serbia they inhabit, as well as remarks on specific species are given. A new species, Vitreavirgo Gojšina & Dedov, sp. nov., is described from a pit on Mt. Devica in eastern Serbia. Vitreapygmaea (O. Boettger, 1880) is reported for the first time for the territory of Serbia. As some Vitrea species have a narrow geographical range and prefer certain habitats, they are particularly vulnerable to habitat changes, which is also discussed in the paper. An identification key for all hitherto known Serbian species is given.

Keywords: Mt. Devica; faunistics; pit; taxonomy; terrestrial snails.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Vitreacontracta from the surroundings of the city of Pirot A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view E enlarged view of the protoconch F enlarged view of the umbilicus.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Vitreacrystallina from the village of Deliblato A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view E enlarged view of the protoconch F enlarged view of the umbilicus.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Vitreadiaphana from the surroundings of the city of Pirot A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view E enlarged view of the protoconch.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Paralectotype of Vitreaillyrica from Scutari, Albania (SMF171013) A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view.
Figure 5.
Figure 5.
Vitreakiliasi L. Pintér, 1972 from Rugovska Klisura Gorge, Kosovo and Metohija (MIZ.MOL047276) A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view (photo: Magdalena Kowalewska-Groszkowska).
Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Neotype of Vitreakutschigi from Lokrum island, Croatia (SMF171014) A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view.
Figure 7.
Figure 7.
Vitreapygmaea from the vicinity of the Gostilje waterfall on Mt. Zlatibor A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view.
Figure 8.
Figure 8.
Paralectotype of Vitreasturanyi from Mt. Bjelašnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SMF171014) (A–D) and V.sturanyi from the village of Lukino Selo on Mt. Tara, Serbia (E–H) A, E apertural view B, F lateral view C, G apical view D, H umbilical view. The upper scale refers to photos A–D, while the lower scale refers to photos E–H.
Figure 9.
Figure 9.
Vitreasubrimata from near the Bigar waterfall on Stara Planina Mts. A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view E enlarged view of the protoconch F enlarged view of the umbilicus.
Figure 10.
Figure 10.
Type locality of Vitreavirgo sp. nov. A Oštra Čuka peak B entrance to the Jama pod Oštrom Čukom Pit, where the type specimens of Vitreavirgo sp. nov. were found C photo from inside the pit.
Figure 11.
Figure 11.
Vitreavirgo sp. nov. from Mt. Devica (holotype, NHMBEO312) A apertural view B lateral view C apical view D umbilical view E enlarged view of the protoconch F enlarged view of the last and penultimate whorl.
Figure 12.
Figure 12.
SEM images of the shell surface structure of Vitreavirgo sp. nov. A, B enlarged view of the protoconch C–F enlarged different parts of the last whorl.
Figure 13.
Figure 13.
Genitalia of Vitreavirgo sp. nov. (paratype, IZOO-MG-014). a genital atrium od oviduct p penis prm penial retractor muscle sod spermoviduct v vagina vd vas deferens.
Figure 14.
Figure 14.
A–CVitreasiveci from Solunska Glava peak on Mt. Jakupica, North Macedonia (paratype, MIZ.MOL047322) (photo: Magdalena Kowalewska-Groszkowska) D–FV.virgo sp. nov. from Mt. Devica (paratype, NHMBEO313) A, D apertural view B, E apical view C, F umbilical view.
Figure 15.
Figure 15.
A distribution map of Vitreacontracta, V.crystallina, V.illyrica, V.kiliasi, V.kutschigi, V.sturanyi, and V.virgo sp. nov. in Serbia.
Figure 16.
Figure 16.
A distribution map of Vitreadiaphana and V.subrimata in Serbia.
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