Endodonta christenseni
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Endodonta christenseni is a terrestrial snail species belonging to the family Endodontidae. First recorded in 1923, but not formally described until 2020, the species is endemic to the island of Nīhoa, Hawaii.[1]
| Endodonta christenseni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Stylommatophora |
| Family: | Endodontidae |
| Genus: | Endodonta |
| Species: | E. christenseni |
| Binomial name | |
| Endodonta christenseni Slapcinsky, Yeung & Hayes, 2020 | |
The shell of Endodonta christenseni is lenticular, about 2.3 mm tall and 4.7 mm wide, with an umbilicate structure. Its trapezoidal aperture is partly blocked by 7–10 lamellar barriers. The shell color ranges from yellow-brown to reddish-brown with irregular patterns. It feeds on fungi, aiding spore dispersal, and helps break down leaf litter. They also provide a food source for birds.[2]