The life cycle of Aegopinella nitidula (Draparnaud) (Pulmonata: Zonitidae) at Monks Wood

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P. B. MORDAN
(1978)
Volume
29
Part
5
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247

From data collected over a two-year period, it is suggested that at Monks Wood Aegopinella nitidula has a biennial life cycle with delayed maturity and overlapping generations. This is in contrast to a previously reported annual cycle for this species. A biennial life cycle may be advantageous in unstable environmental conditions.