Ornate Berthellina [Berthellina ilisima]
Description
The Ornate Berthellina is a species of sea slug, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pleurobranchidae. Notable for its vibrant purple coloration, it can be found in the Eastern Pacific, ranging from Baja California to Ecuador. This species can reach a length of 7 cm. It is primarily nocturnal, feeding on sponges during the night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Umiushis
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Berthellina
Berthellina
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