aplacophora (Meaning)
aplacophora (n)
an order of Amphineura
aplacophora (n. pl.)
A division of Amphineura in which the body is naked or covered with slender spines or setae, but is without shelly plates.
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an order of AmphineuraA division of Amphineura in which the body is naked or covered with slender spines or setae, but is without shelly plates.
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Aplacophora is a unique class of mollusks characterized by the absence of a shell, distinguishing them from other mollusk groups.
The aplacophora mollusks, often referred to as worm-like mollusks, inhabit various ocean depths and play a role in marine ecosystems.
The name "aplacophora" is derived from the Greek words "a," meaning without, and "plakos," meaning plate, reflecting their lack of a typical mollusk shell.
Aplacophora species are known for their soft, unsegmented bodies and are found in both shallow and deep-sea environments.
