Spekia

In today's world, Spekia has become a topic of constant interest to a wide range of people. Whether it is its impact on society, its relevance at a specific time or its influence in certain areas, Spekia has captured the attention of academics, professionals and enthusiasts alike. Its importance is undeniable, and its presence is felt in different areas of daily life. In this article, we will further explore the impact of Spekia and analyze its different facets to better understand its meaning today.

Spekia
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Spekia

Diversity
2 species

Spekia is a genus of freshwater snails, aquatic gastropod mollusks in the family Paludomidae.

Spekia is the type genus of the tribe Spekiini.

Distribution

The genus Spekia is endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Species

For many years only one species was known in this genus, however, in 1999, a second species was described.

The genus Spekia contains the following species:

References

  1. ^ Bourguignat J. R. (1879). Descr. Moll. Égypte: 27.
  2. ^ Bouchet, Philippe; Rocroi, Jean-Pierre; Frýda, Jiri; Hausdorf, Bernard; Ponder, Winston; Valdés, Ángel & Warén, Anders (2005). "Classification and nomenclator of gastropod families". Malacologia. 47 (1–2). Hackenheim, Germany: ConchBooks: 1–397. ISBN 3-925919-72-4. ISSN 0076-2997.
  3. ^ a b c Brown D. S. (1994). Freshwater Snails of Africa and their Medical Importance. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 0-7484-0026-5.
  4. ^ Ngereza, C. (2010). "Spekia coheni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T44259A10868200. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T44259A10868200.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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