Shaggy mouse [Aeolidia papillosa]
Description
Aeolidia papillosa, commonly known as the 'shaggy mouse', is a species of sea slug, more specifically a nudibranch. It is a marine gastropod mollusk that can be found in the north-east Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This species is identifiable by its greyish, mottled body that often has a tinge of brown. It has cerata that cover its dorsal surface, giving it a 'shaggy' appearance. It feeds 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 |
Aeolidia
Aeolidia
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