†Janiopsis nigeriensis Newton 1922 (true whelk)
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Gastropoda - Neogastropoda - Buccinidae
Full reference: R. B. Newton. 1922. Eocene Mollusca from Nigeria. Geological Survey of Nigeria Bulletin 3
Belongs to Janiopsis according to R. B. Newton 1922
Sister taxa: Janiopsis californiensis, Janiopsis ewekoroensis, Janiopsis sanmarcoensis
Ecology: epifaunal carnivore
Distribution:
• Eocene of Nigeria (3 collections)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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