Paladilhia glœeri Bœters & Falkner, 2003
« Shell slender, conical, tower-shaped, with 4¾ to 5¾ whorls, convex and slightly depressed, separated by a deep suture. The surface is structured only by very fine growth-lines. Aperture oval, transverse, projecting. Labial margin sharp, outlined to slightly thickened. » – Bœters & Falkner: “Neue und alte Grundwasserschnecken aus Frankreich”, Heldia vol. V, München 2003, p.9.
The species is named after Peter Glöer, specialist of aquatic mollusca from Europe and Middle-East, « with thanks for his constant support of our malacological works » – Ibid.
Karst spring, territory of Gras, east of Vallon-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche. Altitude ≈ 350m. 2,45mm.
