Philinids [Philinidae]

Description

Philinidae is a family of sea slugs that falls under the cephalaspidean gastropods. These slugs are characterized by their oval to elongated body shape and a reduced or absent internal shell. Philinids are benthic creatures, living on or just under the substrate of sandy or muddy bottoms. They are found across the world's oceans, from tropical to temperate zones. Their diet primarily consists of detritus and microorganisms found in the sediment. Philinids play an important role in the ecosystem by contributing to the breakdown and recycling of organic matter.

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