Clown nudibranch
A species of Ceratosoma, Also known as Clown doris Scientific name : Ceratosoma amoenum Genus : Ceratosoma
Clown nudibranch, A species of Ceratosoma
Also known as:
Clown doris
Botanical name: Ceratosoma amoenum
Genus: Ceratosoma
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Description
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Description
This species has a white body which is elaborately patterned with orange and purple spots especially on the dorsum. The size of the spots varies according to range, with those individuals in New Zealand having the largest. There is some variation in the patterning of this species. The gills and rhinophores are crimson-white in color and both the rhinophores and the unbranched gills can be retracted into pockets. At the rear of the mantle there is a large concentration of mantle glands. This species reaches at least 60 mm in length.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Nudibranchs Family
Chromodorids Genus
Ceratosoma Species
Clown nudibranch 
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