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Goniodoris mercurialis

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Goniodoris mercurialis is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Goniodorididae.

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Distribution

This species was first described from False Bay, South Africa. It is found on both sides of the Cape Peninsula.

Description

This goniodorid nudibranch is translucent tan in colour, with large areas of white surface pigment on the oral tentacles and the back and sides of the body.

Ecology

Goniodoris mercurialis feeds on colonial ascidians.

References

Goniodoris mercurialis Wikipedia


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