Aglaja [Aglaja]

Description

Aglaja is a genus of headshield slugs, a type of sea slug within the family Aglajidae. These slugs are characterized by their cephalic shield used for burrowing into the sand and a well-developed posterior shield. Species within this genus are known for their distinctive color patterns, which can be used for camouflage or warning. They are predatory, feeding mainly on other small marine invertebrates.

Species
Depressed Aglaja
Depressed Aglaja [Aglaja depressa]
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Aglaja felis
Aglaja felis [Aglaja felis]
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Aglaja inermis
Aglaja inermis [Aglaja inermis]
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Ocellate Aglaja
Ocellate Aglaja [Aglaja ocelligera]
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Aglaja orientalis
Aglaja orientalis [Aglaja orientalis]
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Aglaja postrema
Aglaja postrema [Aglaja postrema]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Aglajoid
Aglajoid
Family Aglajids
Aglajidae
Statistics
  • Species 6