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