Laonice [Laonice]

Description

Laonice is a genus within the family Philinidae, distinguished by their burrowing lifestyle in sandy or muddy substrates. These gastropods possess a reduced external shell or have it completely internalized, allowing for a more streamlined body for burrowing. Their diet primarily consists of microalgae and organic detritus, which they ingest using a specialized radula. Laonice species are found across various marine habitats, including both temperate and tropical zones.

Species

Deep-sea sand worm [Laonice weddellia]

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