Antarctic Sea Butterfly [Limacina antarctica]
Description
Limacina antarctica, also known as the Antarctic Sea Butterfly, is a small sea snail found in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. It has a translucent shell and can be up to 1 cm in length. They are an important part of the marine food chain, serving as a significant food source for krill and other marine species. They are known to be affected by ocean acidification, which can dissolve their shells.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Aeolidiidae
Aeolidiidae
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| Genus |
Limacina
Limacina
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