Philinopsis [Philinopsis]

Description

The Philinopsis genus consists of predatory marine slugs within the family Cephalaspidae. Lacking an external shell, these slugs have a streamlined body adapted for burrowing in sandy substrates. They are known for preying on other gastropods and benthic invertebrates using a specialized mouthpart.

Species
Agassiz's Philinopsis
Agassiz's Philinopsis [Philinopsis agassizii]
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Reticulata Philinopsis
Reticulata Philinopsis [Philinopsis reticulata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
Family Head Shield Slugs
Cephalaspidae
Statistics
  • Species 2