Gloomy nudibranch
A species of Tambja Scientific name : Tambja morosa Genus : Tambja
Gloomy nudibranch, A species of Tambja
Botanical name: Tambja morosa
Genus: Tambja
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Description
Description
This large species of Tambja grows to approximately 70–75 mm in length. This species is normally black with blue markings, although dark green specimens are found in the cooler waters of New South Wales and northern New Zealand. The skin of this slug is wrinkled, and it appears nearly black underwater. It has approximately five round, blue spots on its back, a blue band around its head, and a bright blue margin.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Nudibranchs Family
Polyceridae Genus
Tambja Species
Gloomy nudibranch