microgastropods
Microgastropods are a group of very small land snails belonging to the class Gastropoda. Their diminutive size, typically measuring just a few millimeters in length, often makes them difficult to spot and study. These tiny creatures inhabit a wide range of terrestrial environments, from leaf litter and soil to moss and decaying wood. Their small size allows them to exploit microhabitats that are inaccessible to larger snail species.
The taxonomy of microgastropods is complex, with many species being newly described or poorly understood. They