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Okenia japonica

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Okenia japonica

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Goniodoridella savignyi, Okenia, Goniodorididae, Aegires villosus, Goniodoris

Okenia japonica is a species of sea slug, specifically a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Goniodorididae.

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Distribution

The species was described from Sagami Bay, Japan. It has also been found in Hong Kong.

Description

This Okenia has a flattened body and short lateral papillae on each side of the mantle. It is predominantly opaque white in colour.

Ecology

The species feeds on bryozoans.

References

Okenia japonica Wikipedia


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