Haplophrentis (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Haplophrentis

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This illustration shows the hyolith Haplophrentis extending the tentacles of its feeding organ (lophophore) from between its shells. The paired spines, or 'helens', are rotated downwards to prop the animal up off the ocean floor.

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Artist: Danielle Dufault. © Royal Ontario Museum

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