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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > sea slugs > Order Nudibranchia |
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nudibranch Goniobranchus fidelis Family Chromodoridae updated May 2020 Where seen? This small colourful nudibranch with this distinctive pattern is more often seen by divers. Sometimes seen on the intertidal. It was previously known as Chromodoris fidelis. Features: 1-2cm. Body broad usually white with typical undulating edge pattern in red. Rhinophores and gills tipped in black. What does it eat? Members of the Family Chromodorididae absorb the toxic chemicals in their sponge food and incorporate these chemicals into the mantle glands on their backs where they repel predators. |
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