Volsella flichei Peron 1880 (mussel)

Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae

Alternative combination: Modiola flichei

Belongs to Volsella according to W. Barber 1958

Sister taxa: Modiolus (Volsella) henryi, Modiolus (Volsella) onoensis, Volsella anomala, Volsella bakevelloides, Volsella flabellata, Volsella siskiyouensis, Volsella telea, Volsella wrighti

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Pindiga, Zambuk Ridge (Cretaceous of Nigeria)

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