Deep Sea Monoplacophoran [Neopilina brummeri]
Description
The Deep Sea Monoplacophoran, or Neopilina brummeri, is a rare deep-sea mollusk species. Similar to other species in its genus, it has a small, cap-shaped shell and repeated internal organs. It is usually found in deep-sea environments at depths of around 5,000 meters. The behavior and diet of this species remain largely unknown due to the difficulty of studying these creatures in their natural habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Neopilina
Tryblidia
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| Order |
Monoplacophorans
Tryblidia
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| Family |
Neopilinidae
Neopilinidae
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| Genus |
Neopilina
Neopilina
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