Micropilina [Micropilina]

Description

Micropilina is a genus within the family Laevipilinidae, which includes small, deep-sea monoplacophorans. These creatures are distinguished by their minute size and the single, shield-like shell that encases their bodies. Micropilina species exhibit a series of muscular foot structures for locomotion and have a unique arrangement of internal organs, consistent with other members of the Monoplacophora class. They feed using a radula and have a series of gills for respiration. The genus is significant for its contribution to understanding the morphological diversity and evolutionary history of monoplacophorans.

Species

Arctic Micromollusk [Micropilina arctica]

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Mediterranean Micromollusk [Micropilina mediterranea]

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Atlantic Micromollusk [Micropilina atlantica]

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Taxonomy