How Do Monoplacophora Feed?

Habitat: They live attached to rocks and old shells on sea bottoms at depths of 690 to 2,100 feet (210 to 644 meters). Diet: They scrape up bits of minerals, plants, animals, and other organisms that settle on the sea bottom.

How do monoplacophora reproduce?

Internally the reproductive organs are paired, with females having a pair of ovaries and males a pair of testes. In both cases the reproductive organs are connected by a duct to either the third or fourth pair of kidneys (nephridia). This is how the eggs or sperm are released out into the water.

What is the most remarkable characteristics of Monoplacophora molluscs?

The main characteristics of Monoplacophora include (1) small, deep sea, almost bilaterally symmetrical; (2) have undivided arch shell; (3) body with distinct head and radula, without eyes or sensory tentacles (except around the mouth); (4) foot-retractor muscle; (5) anus median, posterior; (6) mantle cavity large, ...

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