Retusa Headshield Slug [Philinopsis retusa]
Description
This species is known for its smooth, elongated body and broad, triangular headshield. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea and the northeastern Atlantic. It burrows in sandy substrates and feeds primarily on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
|
| Family |
Umiushis
Aglajidae
|
| Genus |
Philinopsis
Philinopsis
|