Hopkin's Rose Nudibranch [Okenia rosacea]
Description
This species is a small, pink sea slug characterized by its distinctive cerata that resemble rose petals. It inhabits the intertidal zones and subtidal waters of the Pacific coast, from California to Mexico. It feeds primarily on bryozoans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Goniodorididae
Goniodorididae
|
| Genus |
Okenia
Okenia
|