Superfamily Doridoidea Higher classification Chromodoris | Scientific name Chromodoris dianae Rank Species | |
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Similar Chromodoris, Nudibranch, Chromodoris annae, Chromodoris magnifica, Chromodoris willani | ||
Chromodoris dianae is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chromodorididae.
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Distribution
This species is known only from the Philippines, Indonesia and Borneo.
Description
Chromodoris dianae can reach a maximum size of 4 cm length. The body is elongate with a foot which is distinct from the upper body by a skirt like mantle hiding partially the foot. This species is very similar in appearance to Chromodoris lochi although it can be distinguished from the latter by the broken black lines, (as opposed to continuous) and the sprinkling of white specks on the notum. Chromodoris dianae has pale-blue gills and rhinophores with distinct yellow-orange tips.
Ecology
Chromodoris dianae, like many other nudibranchs, feeds on sponges. It has been reported to eat Cacospongia mycofijiensis and Petrosaspongia nigra, both in the family Thorectidae.