Atlantic Micromollusk [Micropilina atlantica]
Description
Micropilina atlantica is a marine species that inhabits the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The species is characterized by its small size and conical shell which is often covered in a layer of sediment, providing camouflage against predators. The Atlantic Micromollusk is a benthic species, typically found in deep waters where it feeds on detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Neopilina
Tryblidia
|
| Order |
Monoplacophorans
Tryblidia
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| Family |
Laevipilinidae
Laevipilinidae
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| Genus |
Micropilina
Micropilina
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