Shag-rug Aeolid [Baeolidia major]
Description
The Shag-rug Aeolid is a species of sea slug, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Aeolidiidae. This species can be found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. They are characterized by their smooth, elongate body with a broad foot and numerous cerata covering the back. They feed mainly on sea anemones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Aeolidiidae
Aeolidiidae
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| Genus |
Baeolidia
Baeolidia
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