Spotted Sea Lemon [Flabelligera ferruginosa]
Description
Flabelligera ferruginosa, commonly known as the Spotted Sea Lemon, is a species of sea slug found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are easily recognizable due to their yellowish-brown body color with dark brown spots. They are usually found in rocky substrates and feed on sponges and other small invertebrates. Like other sea slugs, they are nocturnal creatures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
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| Genus |
Flabelligera
Flabelligera
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