Common Sea Lemon [Philine scabra]
Description
Philine scabra, commonly known as the Common Sea Lemon, is a type of sea slug. It is characterized by its bright yellow color and rough, lemon-like texture, hence the name. They are generally found in shallow waters and feed on sponges and other small marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
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| Genus |
Philine
Philine
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