Volvulella persimilis Mörch 1875 (snail)
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Gastropoda - Opisthobranchiata - Retusidae
Alternative combination: Volvula persimilis
Belongs to Volvulella according to G. Rosenberg 2005
Sister taxa: Volvulella (Paravolvulella), Volvulella (Volvulella), Volvulella cannada, Volvulella cylindrica, Volvulella gluma, Volvulella joaquinensis, Volvulella meyer, Volvulella oxyacrum, Volvulella tabori
Ecology: epifaunal grazer
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: Louisiana collections)
• Pliocene of Venezuela (4)
• Miocene of United States (2: Florida)
Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence
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