Dendrodoris nigra explained
Dendrodoris nigra is a marine[1] species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, shell-less marine gastropod mollusks in the family Dendrodorididae.[2] [3]
Description
Dendrodoris nigra has body lengths up to 7 cm (77 mm) long. Black, sometimes with cream or white spots, the rhinophores with an elongated white knob at the tip. The edge of the mantle is frilly, the rest of the body very soft and slimy. However, this species can have marginal or submarginal red or pink border.[4]
Habitat
This species lives in the Eulittoral zone under rocks and boulders on coral rubble, gravel, algal beds or shelly sand in sheltered bays. They live in Tropical to warm temperate waters.
Distribution
This species lives in regions such as the West Indian Ocean, Red Sea to west Pacific Ocean; tropical Indo-Pacific.
References
- Brodie G.D., Willan R.C. & Collins J.D. (1997) Taxonomy and occurrence of Dendrodoris nigra and Dendrodoris fumata (Nudibranchia: Dendrodorididae) in the Indo-West Pacific region. Journal of Molluscan Studies 63: 407-423
Notes and References
- Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Dendrodoris nigra (W. Stimpson, 1855) . 2023-11-18 . www.marinespecies.org . en.
- Caballer, M.; Gofas, S. (2013). Dendrodoris nigra (Stimpson, 1855). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=139519 on 2013-12-07
- Bouchet P. & Rocroi J.-P. (Ed.); Frýda J., Hausdorf B., Ponder W., Valdes A. & Warén A. 2005. Classification and nomenclator of gastropod families. Malacologia: International Journal of Malacology, 47(1-2). ConchBooks: Hackenheim, Germany. . ISSN 0076-2997. 397 pp. http://www.vliz.be/Vmdcdata/imis2/ref.php?refid=78278
- Web site: jurisdiction=New South Wales; corporateName=Australian Museum; author=Rudman . W. B. . 2010-07-15 . The Sea Slug Forum - Dendrodoris nigra . 2023-11-18 . www.seaslugforum.net . en.
