Echinix is a genus of air-breathing land semi-slugs.[1] Echinix is the only genus in the subfamily Echinichinae,[1] terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Xanthonychoidea.[1] This genus and family was described in December 2012.[1]
The subfamily Echinichinae is endemic to states Tamaulipas and Querétaro in northeastern Mexico.[1]
Species in the genus Echinix include:
Species in the genus Echinix are semi-slugs, which have their shells completely hidden under the mantle.[1] There are numerous glandular papillae on the dorsal part of the body.[1] Dart sac is a part of its reproductive system.[1]
Echinix is a genus of air-breathing land semi-slugs. Echinix is the only genus in the subfamily Echinichinae, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Xanthonychoidea. This genus and family was described in December 2012.
