Ear-Shaped Philine
Philine auriformis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–90 m
- Max size: 7 cm
A small headshield slug that glides over soft bottoms between about 8 and 90 metres. It hunts tiny clams, swallowing them whole and crushing the shells with hard plates inside its gizzard.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cephalaspidea › Philinidae › Philine
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 531551.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ear-Shaped Philine live?
- The Ear-Shaped Philine (Philine auriformis) is typically found at 8–90 m.
- How big does the Ear-Shaped Philine get?
- The Ear-Shaped Philine grows to about 7 cm.