Mediterranean Sea Slug [Gastropteron rubrum]
Description
This species is found in the Mediterranean Sea. They are small, usually less than 2 cm, and have a distinct reddish coloration. The Mediterranean sea slug is a benthic animal, preferring sandy substrates in shallow coastal waters. They are known for their peculiar feeding habits, which include filter-feeding on plankton and organic matter suspended in the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
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| Genus |
Gastropteron
Gastropteron
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