General Description

Shell small, 2-3 mm of four to five whorls (turns) with flat spire, rounded final whorl and obvious ribs radiating out from axis. The space within the middle of the whorls of the shell (the umbilicus) is medium sized. The shell opening (aperture) is a rounded crescent shape. Shell brown with body darker brown, appearing very narrow in comparison with shell.

Biology

This species is thought to feed on decaying vegetable matter, fungi and biofilm on hard surfaces.

Distribution

Eastern Victoria, South Gippsland area.

Habitat

In litter and under decaying logs in damp situations.

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