Polka-dot Split-tooth Dorid [Hypselodoris yarae]
Description
Divers often spot this dorid nudibranch as a small, boldly patterned sea slug clinging to rocky substrates. Its striking polka-dot look and distinctive body shape make it stand out in crevices, where it may be seen slowly gliding along the seafloor.
Where To See Polka-dot Split-tooth Dorid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Dorid Nudibranchs (Sea Slugs)
Doridida
|
| Family |
Chromodorididae
Chromodorididae
|
| Genus |
Hypselodoris
Hypselodoris
|
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