Rock-dwelling Sea Slug [Flabelligera petiti]
Description
The Rock-dwelling Sea Slug is a species that is predominantly found in rocky marine habitats. This species is characterized by a flattened body with distinct, rounded tubercles. They possess a unique defensive mechanism, releasing a toxic substance when threatened. Their diet mainly consists of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Scolecida
Scolecida
|
| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
|
| Genus |
Flabelligera
Flabelligera
|