Phylladiorhynchus [Phylladiorhynchus]

Description

Phylladiorhynchus is known for its species that have distinctively leaf-like appendages on their claws, used for camouflage and to enhance their ability to capture prey. These squat lobsters live in both shallow and deep-water habitats, often associating with sponges or corals where they can remain hidden from predators.

Species

Ridged Goniodorid [Phyllidiopsis sinaiensis]

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Blue-striped Nudibranch [Phyllidiopsis striata]

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Blue-spotted Sea Slug [Phyllidiopsis cardinalis]

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Blue-speckled Sea Slug [Phyllidiopsis fissurata]

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Xisha Phyllidiopsis [Phyllidiopsis xishaensis]

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Shireen's Phyllidiopsis [Phyllidiopsis shireenae]

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Taxonomy