Classification
Domain- Eukaryota
Eukaryotic cells are much larger than prokaryotic cells.
They contain an organelle
called the nucleus, or nuclear envelope, which hold the genetic
material.
Kingdom- Animalia
The kingdom Animalia lack a cell wall, are heterotrophs, and
goes through the blastula stage during embryonic development.
Phylum- Mollusca
All species of the phylum Mollusca possess a mantle that is
used for breathing and/or excretion.
They are soft-bodied
Class- Gastropoda
Gastropods have the second highest diversity class just below the class Arthropoda (insects). Named after their muscular foot, which is also the location of their stomach.
Order- Stylommatophora
Terrestrial snails and/or slugs. They are lung breathing organisms. Unlike aquatic snails they have eyes at the end of their tentacles (Poweshiek skipper project, 2005)
Family- Helicodiscidae
This family consist of small air breathing snails. Primarly found in North America and parts of Europe.
Genus- Helicodiscus
Species- Helicodiscus shimeki
Temperate coil snail named in honor of the late Bohwiel Shinek of Iowa City, Iowa