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Strawberry Nudibranch

Gymnodoris aurita

Description:

One of the bigger nudibranch species, easily filling the palm of one's hand. Like most gymnodorids, this one is a predator on other nudibranchs, including members of its own species.

Habitat:

Deep reef, 30m+ at Sodwana Bay, South Africa

Notes:

Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Subclass: Opisthobranchia Order: Nudibranchia Suborder: Doridina Family: Gymnodorididae

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Gymnodoris aurita
Gymnodoris aurita Gymnodoris aurita from Watamu, Kenya » Nudi Pixel


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2 Comments

ChrisP
ChrisP 10 years ago

Thanks Gerardo, spot on with the ID!!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 10 years ago

Wow nice one Chis :)

ChrisP
Spotted by
ChrisP

Jozini Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Spotted on Apr 14, 2009
Submitted on Jul 14, 2013

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