Long-tailed Phidiana [Phidiana longicornis]
Description
Phidiana longicornis is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk. This species is found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Australia. The Long-tailed Phidiana has a long tail, which is unique among the species in this genus. It is generally found in shallow waters on rocky bottoms and coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Hermissendidae
Hermissendidae
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| Genus |
Phidiana
Phidiana
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