Pease's nudibranch
A species of Hypselodoris Scientific name : Hypselodoris peasei Genus : Hypselodoris
Pease's nudibranch, A species of Hypselodoris
Botanical name: Hypselodoris peasei
Genus: Hypselodoris
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Description
Description
Hypselodoris peasei has a translucent white body with longitudinal opaque white lines and a blue mantle edge and foot. There are often black specks present on the upper dorsum. The gills and rhinophores are white, with two orange bands. It is similar to Hypselodoris bertschi and has been confused with this species in the past. This species can reach a total length of at least 20 mm and has been observed feeding on yellow sponges from the genus Luffariella.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Nudibranchs Family
Chromodorids Genus
Hypselodoris Species
Pease's nudibranch