Ferreiraella (populi) [Ferreiraella populi]
Description
Ferreiraella populi is another small, hard-to-see sea slug that typically goes unnoticed unless you’re specifically looking for it. With good visibility and a careful eye on the bottom, you may find it slowly crawling over reef or rocky surfaces where its prey or habitat conditions are present.
Where To See Ferreiraella (populi)
The Wreck of the Wilhelm Gustloff
Baltic Sea
, Poland
The Wreck of the Gribshunden
Baltic Sea
, Poland
The Wreck of the Mars
Baltic Sea
, Poland
The Wreck of the Vasa
Baltic Sea
, Poland
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Hin Daeng
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
, Thailand
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Loricate comb jellies (Ctenophore relatives)
Neoloricata
|
| Family |
Chitons (Lepidopleura & relatives)
Lepidopleurida
|
| Genus |
Lepidopleurina
Lepidopleurina
|
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