Philinopsis [Philinopsis]
Description
The Philinopsis genus consists of predatory marine slugs within the family Cephalaspidae. Lacking an external shell, these slugs have a streamlined body adapted for burrowing in sandy substrates. They are known for preying on other gastropods and benthic invertebrates using a specialized mouthpart.
Species
Agassiz's Philinopsis [Philinopsis agassizii]
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Reticulata Philinopsis [Philinopsis reticulata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
|
| Family |
Head Shield Slugs
Cephalaspidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2