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Monotocardia

gastropod order
Also known as: Pectinibranchia
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Monotocardia is a taxonomic order within the class Gastropoda, which includes snails and slugs. This group is characterized by having a single auricle (ear-like chamber) in their heart. Monotocardians typically possess a siphon, a more complex nervous system, and a penis, distinguishing them from other gastropod groups.12

This order encompasses a large number of species, estimated at around 30,000, and is further divided into suborders like Mesogastropoda and Neogastropoda. These snails inhabit a wide range of environments, from marine and freshwater to terrestrial habitats.13

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