“Comparative Anatomy of the Gastropod Telescopium telescopium in Punnakayal Mangrove Habitat”

Abstract

Key anatomical features were carefully  described and illustrated in this study,  including the  structure of the proboscis,  radula morphology, esophageal glands, and the reproductive  systems of both males and females. Comparisons were made with previously studied potamididae species, particularly  Telescopium telescopium. Notable distinguishing features observed in  T. telescopium  include a  narrow gill, variations in the  osphradium, and  radula, and presence of well developed  seminal vesicles within the pallial region. These findings contribute to a better understanding of potamidid taxonomy and provide insights into the adaptations of   Telescopium telescopium  to its sedimentary life style  in tropical marine ecosystem.