Cyerce nigricans [Philinopsis cyanea]
Description
Philinopsis cyanea, commonly known as the blue sea slug, is a species of sea slug, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Aglajidae. This species is found in tropical waters worldwide. It has a translucent body that can reach a length of 50 mm and its coloration varies from brown to dark blue. It feeds on other snails and sand-dwelling invertebrates.
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 |
Philinopsis
Philinopsis
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