Vema [Vema]

Description

Vema is a genus within the Monoplacophoridae family, recognized for its species' deep-sea habitat and unique physiological traits. The genus is characterized by its single, ovate to circular shell, under which lies a body with serially repeated organs, a characteristic of the Monoplacophorida class. Vema's species are of interest not only for their peculiar morphological features but also for their contributions to understanding the evolutionary history and phylogenetic relationships of mollusks.

Species

Vema's Sea Cucumber [Vema Frondosa]

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Vema's Starfish [Vema Asterias]

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Vema's Coral [Vema Scleractinia]

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Taxonomy