Atlantic Veleropilina [Veleropilina zografi]
Description
Veleropilina zografi, commonly known as the Atlantic Veleropilina, is a deep-sea species of mollusk. It can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, usually at depths of 4000 to 5000 meters. This species is shell-less with a worm-like body and has a unique feature of long, hair-like sensory organs that cover its body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Neopilina
Tryblidia
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| Order |
Monoplacophorans
Tryblidia
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| Family |
Monoplacophoridae
Monoplacophoridae
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| Genus |
Veleropilina
Veleropilina
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