Echinix
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Echinix is a genus of air-breathing land semi-slugs. Echinix is the only genus in the subfamily Echinichinae, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs in the family Xanthonychidae. This genus and subfamily was described in December 2012.
Distribution
The subfamily Echinichinae is endemic to states Tamaulipas and Querétaro in northeastern Mexico.
Species
Species in the genus Echinix include:
- Echinix ochracea Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012
- Echinix granulata Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012
- Echinix rugosa Thompson & Naranjo-García, 2012
Description
Species in the genus Echinix are semi-slugs, which have their shells completely hidden under the mantle. There are numerous glandular papillae on the dorsal part of the body. Dart sac is a part of its reproductive system.