Laevipilina theresae
Species of monoplacophoran
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Laevipilina theresae is a species of monoplacophoran,[2] a superficially limpet-like marine mollusk. It is known from a live specimen collected in the Eastern Weddell Sea of Antarctica.[1]
| Laevipilina theresae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Monoplacophora |
| Order: | Neopilinida |
| Family: | Neopilinidae |
| Genus: | Laevipilina |
| Species: | L. theresae |
| Binomial name | |
| Laevipilina theresae Schrödl, 2006[1] | |
The shell of Laevipilina theresae measures 2.5 mm × 2.1 mm (0.098 in × 0.083 in).[1]