Laonice [Laonice]

Description

Laonice is a genus within the Philinidae family, known for its distinctive burrowing sea slugs. Unlike the typical representation of their family, members of Laonice have a unique adaptation that allows them to inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms of marine environments. They have a well-developed head shield that facilitates burrowing and a reduced or absent shell. These creatures are adept at navigating through sediment to feed on microorganisms. Their body structure is streamlined for burrowing, with a muscular foot that helps them to propel forward and a mantle cavity adapted for respiration under the sediment.

Species

Siboglinid worm [Laonice cirrata]

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Bristle worm [Laonice weddellensis]