aplacophora

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Noun aplacophora has 1 sense

Solenogastres, order Solenogastres, Aplacophora, order Aplacophora - an order of Amphineura
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Amphineura, subclass Amphineura
--₁ has members: solenogaster, aplacophoran

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Aplacophora

Description:

Aplacophora, also known as "bearer of no plates," is a class of small marine mollusks that lack the typical protective shells found in other molluscan groups. They are soft-bodied animals primarily found in deep-sea environments. Aplacophorans exhibit a wide range of species diversity and unique adaptations to their habitats.

Sample sentences:

The aplacophoran species discovered near the hydrothermal vents are fascinating due to their exceptional ability to survive in extreme conditions.
Researchers are studying the feeding behavior of aplacophora to gain insights into the trophic dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems.
Many aplacophorans are bioluminescent, producing a mesmerizing glow in the darkness of the ocean depths.

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