Northern Aeolid [Cuthona borealis]
Description
The Northern Aeolid is a small sea slug found in the colder waters of the Arctic Ocean. It has a translucent body with white cerata. This species feeds on hydroids and can grow up to 20mm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Tergipedidae
Tergipedidae
|
| Genus |
Cuthona
Cuthona
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