Antarctic Micropilina [Micropilina antarctica]
Description
This species is endemic to the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. It is characterized by a small, cylindrical shell and a preference for the benthic zone, where it feeds on detritus. The Antarctic Micropilina is adapted to survive in frigid temperatures and high pressures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Neopilina
Tryblidia
|
| Order |
Monoplacophorans
Tryblidia
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| Family |
Micropilinidae
Micropilinidae
|
| Genus |
Micropilina
Micropilina
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