Granulated Berthellina [Berthellina granulata]
Description
The Granulated Berthellina is a species of sea slug in the family Pleurobranchidae. It has a blue-grey to brown coloration with a granulated texture on its mantle. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the coasts of Australia and Japan. It is nocturnal and feeds on sponges, reaching up to 12 cm in length.
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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