Research Article

Bacteridium izmirensis (Gastropoda: Pyramidellidae), a new species from the Aegean Sea

Volume: 42 Number: 3 September 10, 2025
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Bacteridium izmirensis (Gastropoda: Pyramidellidae), a new species from the Aegean Sea

Abstract

The genus Bacteridium Thiele, 1929 comprises five species known to inhabit the world ocean. However, examination of several specimens collected from İzmir Bay (Aegean Sea) revealed the presence of a further species, which is here described as Bacteridium izmirensis sp. nov. In this study, the new species is examined in detail and compared to the other similar species, with comments on the distinctive features of the new species.

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Supporting Institution

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Project Number

SINHA 107 G 066

Ethical Statement

No specific ethical approval was necessary for the study

Thanks

The author would like to thank Professor Serge Gofas of Málaga University for his helpful comments on the studied Bacteridium specimens.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Hydrobiology , Water Invertebrates

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 1, 2025

Publication Date

September 10, 2025

Submission Date

June 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 42 Number: 3

APA
Öztürk, B. (2025). Bacteridium izmirensis (Gastropoda: Pyramidellidae), a new species from the Aegean Sea. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 42(3), 272-277. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.3.10