Powelliphanta rossiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Powelliphanta rossiana |
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Pulmonata
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Rhytididae
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P. rossiana
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| Powelliphanta rossiana Powell, 1930
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Powelliphanta rossiana, known as Ross' land snail, is a species of large, carnivorous land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Rhytididae. This species is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Subspecies include:
- Powelliphanta rossiana fletcheri Powell, 1938 – Range Restricted
- Powelliphanta rossiana, subspecies "Fox"
- Powelliphanta rossiana gagei Powell, 1938 – Nationally Critical
- Powelliphanta rossiana rossiana Powell, 1930
The eggs are oval and seldom constant in dimensions 8 × 6.75, 6.5 × 5.75, 8.25 × 6.75 mm.
See also
In Spanish: Powelliphanta rossiana para niños
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