Laevipilina hyalina
Laevipilina hyalina is a species of monoplacophoran, a superficially limpet-like marine mollusk.[1] It is found off the coast of southern California.[2]
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Anatomy
L. hyalina is the only Laevipilina species with 6 pairs of gills, while all other Laevipilina species have 5 pairs.[1]
References
- V. Urgorri, O. García-Álvarez and Á. Luque (2005). "Laevipilina cachuchensis, A New Neopilinid (Mollusca: Tryblidia) From Off North Spain". Journal of Molluscan Studies. 71 (1): 59–66. doi:10.1093/mollus/eyi008.
- McLean, J.H. 1979. A new monoplacophoran limpet from the continental shelf off Southern California. Contributions in Science, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 307: 1–19.
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