Monoplacophorans: Monoplacophora - Physical Characteristics, Monoplacophorans And People, No Common Name (laevipilina Antarctica): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, BEHAVIOR AND REPRODUCTION, CONSERVATION STATUS

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

They are found in the South Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Aden, and several places in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

HABITAT

Monoplacophorans live on deep-sea bottoms at depths between 624 to 22,980 feet (190 to 7,000 meters). They are found attached to rocks and solid objects.

DIET

Monoplacophorans feed on bits of plants, animals, and other organisms.

BEHAVIOR AND REPRODUCTION

Nothing is known about their behavior.

Both males and females are required for reproduction. There are not any differences on the outside of their bodies to distinguish males and females. The eggs are thought to be fertilized in water, outside of the female's body.

CONSERVATION STATUS

No monoplacophorans are considered threatened or endangered.