Janolus
''Janolus'' is a genus of small to large sea slugs, or more accurately nudibranchs, marine gastropod mollusks, in the family Janolidae. The name ''Janolus'' is derived from the two-headed god Janus, in ancient Roman mythology. Description Adult individuals of ''Janolus'' species can be between 2.5 cm to 8 cm long, depending on the species. They are semi-translucent and the body is covered in short cerata. Distribution ''Janolus'' species are found in many areas world-wide, including Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. Ecology Habitat This genus of nudibranch is found in shallow and subtidal waters. Feeding habits ''Janolus'' species feed on Bryozoa, moss animals. Predators In California, '' Navanax'' is a known predator of ''Janolus''. ''Navanax'' tracks the slime of ''Janolus'' by using chemoreceptors. When ''Janolus'' is about to be caught, it rolls into a ball, leaving its cerata exposed. Species Species in the genus ''Janolus'' include:MolluscaBase ( ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Janolus Australis
''Janolus'' is a genus of small to large sea slugs, or more accurately nudibranchs, marine gastropod mollusks, in the family Janolidae. The name ''Janolus'' is derived from the two-headed god Janus, in ancient Roman mythology. Description Adult individuals of ''Janolus'' species can be between 2.5 cm to 8 cm long, depending on the species. They are semi-translucent and the body is covered in short cerata. Distribution ''Janolus'' species are found in many areas world-wide, including Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. Ecology Habitat This genus of nudibranch is found in shallow and subtidal waters. Feeding habits ''Janolus'' species feed on Bryozoa, moss animals. Predators In California, '' Navanax'' is a known predator of ''Janolus''. ''Navanax'' tracks the slime of ''Janolus'' by using chemoreceptors. When ''Janolus'' is about to be caught, it rolls into a ball, leaving its cerata exposed. Species Species in the genus ''Janolus'' include:MolluscaBase ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Janolus Anulatus
''Janolus'' is a genus of small to large sea slugs, or more accurately nudibranchs, marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusks, in the family (biology), family Janolidae. The name ''Janolus'' is derived from the two-headed god Janus (mythology), Janus, in ancient Roman mythology. Description Adult individuals of ''Janolus'' species can be between 2.5 cm to 8 cm long, depending on the species. They are semi-translucent and the body is covered in short cerata. Distribution ''Janolus'' species are found in many areas world-wide, including Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. Ecology Habitat This genus of nudibranch is found in shallow and subtidal waters. Feeding habits ''Janolus'' species feed on Bryozoa, moss animals. Predators In California, ''Navanax inermis, Navanax'' is a known predator of ''Janolus''. ''Navanax'' tracks the slime of ''Janolus'' by using chemoreceptors. When ''Janolus'' is about to be caught, it rolls into a ball, leaving its cerata exposed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Janolus Mokohinau
''Janolus'' is a genus of small to large sea slugs, or more accurately nudibranchs, marine gastropod mollusks, in the family Janolidae. The name ''Janolus'' is derived from the two-headed god Janus, in ancient Roman mythology. Description Adult individuals of ''Janolus'' species can be between 2.5 cm to 8 cm long, depending on the species. They are semi-translucent and the body is covered in short cerata. Distribution ''Janolus'' species are found in many areas world-wide, including Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. Ecology Habitat This genus of nudibranch is found in shallow and subtidal waters. Feeding habits ''Janolus'' species feed on Bryozoa, moss animals. Predators In California, '' Navanax'' is a known predator of ''Janolus''. ''Navanax'' tracks the slime of ''Janolus'' by using chemoreceptors. When ''Janolus'' is about to be caught, it rolls into a ball, leaving its cerata exposed. Species Species in the genus ''Janolus'' include:MolluscaBase ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Janolus Chilensis
''Janolus'' is a genus of small to large sea slugs, or more accurately nudibranchs, marine Marine is an adjective meaning of or pertaining to the sea or ocean. Marine or marines may refer to: Ocean * Maritime (other) * Marine art * Marine biology * Marine debris * Marine habitats * Marine life * Marine pollution Military * ... gastropod mollusks, in the family (biology), family Janolidae. The name ''Janolus'' is derived from the two-headed god Janus (mythology), Janus, in ancient Roman mythology. Description Adult individuals of ''Janolus'' species can be between 2.5 cm to 8 cm long, depending on the species. They are semi-translucent and the body is covered in short cerata. Distribution ''Janolus'' species are found in many areas world-wide, including Europe, Australia, Japan and Africa. Ecology Habitat This genus of nudibranch is found in shallow and subtidal waters. Feeding habits ''Janolus'' species feed on Bryozoa, moss animals. Predators ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |