WoRMS name details
Limax opalus Martyn, 1784
590750 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:590750)
unaccepted (superseded combination)
Species
marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
Martyn, T. (1784-1787). The universal conchologist, exhibiting the figure of every known shells. London, published by the author. 4 vols. 40 pp., 80 pls., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/41889680 [details]
Type locality contained in New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone
type locality contained in New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Taxonomy Name conserved by ICZN Opinion 479.
Taxonomy Name conserved by ICZN Opinion 479. [details]
MolluscaBase eds. (2025). MolluscaBase. Limax opalus Martyn, 1784. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=590750 on 2025-03-21
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Martyn, T. (1784-1787). The universal conchologist, exhibiting the figure of every known shells. London, published by the author. 4 vols. 40 pp., 80 pls., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/41889680 [details]





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Taxonomy Name conserved by ICZN Opinion 479. [details]