Melanochlamys [Melanochlamys]

Description

Melanochlamys is a genus of headshield slugs with species that exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns. These slugs are known for their ability to secrete a mucus trail, which they use for locomotion and possibly for communicating with other individuals. Melanochlamys species are adaptable to various environments, from shallow reefs to deeper waters, where they feed on small invertebrates and detritus.

Species
Cheeseman's Sea Slug
Cheeseman's Sea Slug [Melanochlamys cheesemani]
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Diomedes' Sea Slug
Diomedes' Sea Slug [Melanochlamys diomedea]
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Farran's Sea Slug
Farran's Sea Slug [Melanochlamys farrani]
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Lined Sea Slug
Lined Sea Slug [Melanochlamys lineata]
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Speckled Sea Slug
Speckled Sea Slug [Melanochlamys lorrainae]
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Pacific Black Dorid
Pacific Black Dorid [Melanochlamys munita]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Aglajoid
Aglajoid
Family Aglajids
Aglajidae
Statistics
  • Species 6