Red-tipped sea hare [Lanuginella rubra]
Description
Known as the red-tipped sea hare, Lanuginella rubra is a vibrant species of sea slug in the family Aplustridae. It is found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Caribbean. Its defining features are its red-tipped tentacles and the red line that runs down the center of its back. Like its relatives, it is herbivorous, feeding on a variety of marine algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Rossellidae
Rossellidae
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| Genus |
Lanuginella
Lanuginella
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