Edged Berthellina [Berthellina edwardsii]
Description
The Edged Berthellina, also known as Edwards' Berthellina, is a species of sea slug in the family Pleurobranchidae. It has a distinctive red color with white spots and a white-edged mantle. Found in the Western Atlantic, this species is nocturnal and feeds on sponges. It can grow up to 10 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Umiushis
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Berthellina
Berthellina
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