Pacific sea lemon [Ancula pacifica]
Description
The Pacific sea lemon is a species of nudibranch, a sea slug. This species is found from the intertidal zone down to at least 100m depth. It is a carnivore that preys on other small invertebrates. The body is elongate with a broad foot and large oral tentacles. It is yellow to orange in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranchia
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Goniodorididae
Goniodorididae
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| Genus |
Ancula
Ancula
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