Lavigeria

In today's world, interest in Lavigeria has been constantly increasing. Whether due to its relevance today or its impact on history, Lavigeria has captured the attention of a wide audience. Over the years, debates, research and studies have been generated that have delved into its meaning and significance. Both in the academic and popular spheres, Lavigeria has aroused genuine interest and has generated all kinds of reflections and discussions. In this article, we will delve into the world of Lavigeria and explore its many facets, with the goal of better understanding its importance and relevance in today's society.

Genus of gastropods

Not to be confused with Lavigeria Pierre, a plant genus in family Icacinaceae

Lavigeria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
(unranked):	clade Caenogastropoda clade Sorbeoconcha
Superfamily:	Cerithioidea
Family:	Paludomidae
Subfamily:	Hauttecoeuriinae
Tribe:	Nassopsini
Genus:	Lavigeria Bourguignat, 1888

Lavigeria is a genus of tropical freshwater snails with a gill and an operculum, aquatic gastropod molluscs in the family Paludomidae.

All species are restricted to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, and share in common a strong heavy shell with sculpture more characteristic of marine gastropods.

Species

Species within genus Lavigeria include:

• Lavigeria coronata Bourguignat, 1888
• Lavigeria grandis (Smith, 1881)
• Lavigeria nassa (Woodward, 1859)
• Lavigeria paucicostata (Bourguignat, 1888)

References

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1. ^ Bourguignat J. R. (1888). Icon. Malac. Moll. Fluv. Tanganika: 31, 33.