Bearded Cumanotus [Cumanotus beaumonti]
Description
The Bearded Cumanotus is a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Fionidae. It is a small, elongated species, usually less than 10mm in length, characterized by its translucent white body with a pattern of white and orange-tipped cerata. It typically inhabits subtidal, rocky areas and feeds on hydroids.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Aeolidiidae
Aeolidiidae
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| Genus |
Cumanotus
Cumanotus
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