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Peltodoris
''Peltodoris'' is a genus of sea slugs, dorid nudibranchs, shell-less marine gastropod molluscs in the family Discodorididae. This genus differs from Discodoris by its lack of labial armature. It feeds on sponges, favouring two genera. And some of these species, such as ''Peltodoris nobilis'', give off a strong lemony scent when rubbed vigorously. Species Species in the genus ''Peltodoris'' include: * '''' |
Peltodoris Atromaculata
''Peltodoris atromaculata'', more commonly known as the dotted sea slug or sea cow, is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Discodorididae. It dwells in salt water up to the depth of 40m. It is exclusively found in precorralligene and coralligene communities and is very common in such communities. In the wild, ''Peltodoris'' is most abundant between June and September. Adults individuals can be found throughout the year, and two separate generations can coexist at the same time. While ''Peltodoris'' is commonly filed under the genus ''Discodoris,'' some studies suggest that there may be a large enough difference in their morphology (e.g. the jaws) for it to be classified as a separate genus. Distribution Dotted sea slugs are found almost exclusively in the Mediterranean Sea. There has also been a single report of sighting in the Atlantic Ocean from the Bay of Biscay to the Azores Description ''Peltodoris'' is characterized by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discodorididae
Discodorididae is a taxonomic family of sea slugs, specifically dorid nudibranchs, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Doridoidea.Bouchet, P. (2011). Discodorididae. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1761 on 2011-08-23 Species in this family belong to the cryptobranch dorid nudibranchs, i.e. they are able to retract their gills into a gill pocket (cryptobranch = hidden gills). Most are small and hard to identify. Most are thought to feed at night on sponges, while during the day they search for dark areas or remain hidden under rocks. One example of a discodoridid is the "Pacific sea lemon" or "speckled sea lemon", ''Peltodoris nobilis'', which occurs off the coast of British Columbia to Baja California from low-tide waters to a depth of about 200 m. Not only is this species yellow with a bumpy surface, but it also gives off a strong fruity citrus smell when handled, adding to its resembl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peltodoris Lentiginosa
''Peltodoris lentiginosa'', also known as the mottled pale sea lemon or the giant freckled dorid, is a species of sea slug. It is a dorid nudibranch in the family Discordorididae. Description ''Peltodoris lentiginosa'''s dorsum is covered in tubercules, giving it a bumpy texture. Its coloration is splotchy, with different shades of brown patches covering its body; however, pure white coloration has also been observed. It has six gills which are white to off-white in coloration and located toward the back of its body; its rhinophores share this coloration. Its length is approximately 18 cm. Distribution ''Peltodoris lentiginosa'' has been recorded from Kodiak Island, Alaska, to Capa Arago, Oregon. It is found primarily at intertidal depths to around 33 m. Ecology ''Peltodoris lentiginosa'' feeds on yellow encrusting sponges. It has also been observed to feed on glass sponges Hexactinellid sponges are sponges with a skeleton made of four- and/or six-pointed silic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peltodoris Murrea
''Peltodoris murrea'' is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, shell-less marine gastropod The gastropods (), commonly known as snails and slugs, belong to a large taxonomic class of invertebrates within the phylum Mollusca called Gastropoda (). This class comprises snails and slugs from saltwater, from freshwater, and from land. T ... mollusks in the family Discodorididae.Bouchet, P. (2014). Peltodoris murrea (Abraham, 1877). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=578708 on 2015-03-06 References ;Notes ;Sources Dayrat B. 2010. A monographic revision of discodorid sea slugs (Gastropoda, Opisthobranchia, Nudibranchia, Doridina). Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, Series 4, vol. 61, suppl. I, 1-403, 382 figs. Discodorididae Gastropods described in 1877 {{Discodorididae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peltodoris Nobilis
''Peltodoris nobilis'', commonly called the sea lemon, false sea lemon, or the noble dorid, is a species of colorful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusk in the family Discodorididae.Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2015). ''Peltodoris nobilis'' (MacFarland, 1905). In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=594422 on 2016-12-14 This species was previously placed in the genus ''Anisodoris'' and was known for a long time as ''Anisodoris nobilis''. Subsequently it was known as ''Diaulula nobilis''. This animal gives off a pleasant citrus smell when it is handled, and this (along with its yellow coloration) is what is responsible for the common name "sea lemon". Its diet includes Mycale adhaerens, the purple scallop sponge Distribution This species occurs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Baja California. It eats sponges. Description This nudibranch is v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |