Orange-Brown Sea Slug [Odontoglaja pulchella]
Description
The Orange-Brown Sea Slug is a species of sea slug, a marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk in the family Aglajidae. It is characterized by an orange-brown color with white speckles and can reach up to 25 mm in length. The species is found in the Indian Ocean, particularly around the coasts of South Africa. Odontoglaja pulchella typically inhabits sandy areas and is known for its nocturnal behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Aglajids
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Odontoglaja
Odontoglaja
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