Arctic Sea Butterfly [Limacina retroversa]
Description
Limacina retroversa, or the Arctic Sea Butterfly, is found in the Arctic Ocean. They possess a sinistral, or left-handed, shell and can grow up to 1 cm in diameter. Like other species in the Limacina genus, they 'fly' through the water using their wing-like parapodia. They are an important part of the Arctic food web, serving as a key food source for various fish and bird species.
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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