California Aglaja [Navanax aenigmaticus]
Description
The California Aglaja is a species of sea slug, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Aglajidae. It is native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, specifically California. Its distinguishing features include a smooth elongated body, usually with a dark brown or black color, and bright yellow or orange spots. It is carnivorous, feeding mainly on other sea slugs and small invertebrates. Its natural habitats are rocky, sandy, and muddy substrates in shallow water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Aglajids
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Navanax
Navanax
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