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Strawberry Nudibranch

Gymnodoris aurita

Photo by ChrisP
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Field Notes

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

Species ID Suggestions

Gymnodoris aurita

Gymnodoris aurita

Comments (2)

Thanks Gerardo, spot on with the ID!!

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