Aeolidia [Aeolidia]

Description

Aeolidia is a genus of sea slugs, specifically aeolid nudibranchs. They are known for their often large size compared to other nudibranchs, and a characteristic body shape with numerous cerata (finger-like extensions) covering their dorsum. These marine invertebrates are found across a wide range of cold to temperate seas, where they feed predominantly on sea anemones.

Species
Shaggy mouse
Shaggy mouse [Aeolidia papillosa]
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Pacific shaggy mouse
Pacific shaggy mouse [Aeolidia loui]
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Japanese shaggy mouse
Japanese shaggy mouse [Aeolidia japonica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
Family Aeolidiidae
Aeolidiidae
Statistics
  • Species 3