Indo-Pacific Phidiana [Phidiana indica]
Description
Phidiana indica is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk. The Indo-Pacific Phidiana is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area. This species can reach a length of 50 mm and is characterized by its numerous long cerata. It usually lives on rocky bottoms and coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Hermissendidae
Hermissendidae
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| Genus |
Phidiana
Phidiana
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