
Hooded nudibranch
A species of Melibe, Also known as Lion's mane nudibranch Scientific name : Melibe leonina Genus : Melibe
Hooded nudibranch, A species of Melibe
Also known as:
Lion's mane nudibranch
Botanical name: Melibe leonina
Genus: Melibe
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Description

Hooded nudibranch (Melibe leonina) is a predatory marine gastropod mollusc with a soft body. The hooded nudibranch lives on seagrass and kelp along the western coast of North America from Alaska to California. This species is normally observed adhering to seagrass or kelp, but is capable of swimming. It swims mainly at night.
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Nudibranchs Family
Tethydidae Genus
Melibe Species
Hooded nudibranch