What is another word for aplacophora?
Pronunciation: [ɐplˈakəfˌɔːɹə] (IPA) 
"Aplacophora" refers to a group of marine animals without any external shell, such as worm-like creatures with spiny scales. There are some synonyms for "aplacophora" including Caudofoveata, Solenogastres, Polyplacophora, Bivalvia, and Gastropoda. Caudofoveata refers to small, deep-sea creatures with a sensory tentacle that help them to catch food. Solenogastres refers to worm-like mollusks that lack a distinct head and are found in soft sediments or on the surface. Polyplacophora refers to a class of marine mollusks that have a shell consisting of several plates. Bivalvia refers to the class of mollusks with a two-part shell. Gastropoda refers to a large and diverse class of marine animals with a single spiraled shell.
