Polinices (Polinices) powisianus Recluz 1844 (moon snail)

Gastropoda - Sorbeoconcha - Naticidae

Alternative combination: Natica powisianus

Belongs to Polinices (Polinices) according to C. H. Oostingh 1935

Sister taxa: Polinices (Polinices) amiculatus, Polinices (Polinices) aurantius, Polinices (Polinices) bifasciatus, Polinices (Polinices) gesteri, Polinices (Polinices) hornii, Polinices (Polinices) limi, Polinices (Polinices) otis, Polinices (Polinices) panamaensis, Polinices (Polinices) pijiguayensis, Polinices (Polinices) susanaensis, Polinices (Polinices) woodsi

Ecology: fast-moving semi-infaunal carnivore

Distribution:

• Pliocene of Indonesia (2 collections)

• Eocene of Indonesia (1)

Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence

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