Dendronotus robustus explained

Dendronotus robustus is a species of sea slug, a dendronotid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dendronotidae.[1]

Distribution

This species was described from Whale Cove, Grand Menan, 44.7738°N -66.7605°W on the Atlantic Ocean coast of North America. It is an Arctic species which also occurs in Svalbard and northern Norway.

Description

Dendronotus robustus is a large dendronotid nudibranch, growing to at least 150 mm in length. The body is translucent red-brown. There are opaque white spots on the sides and back of the body, velar processes and rhinophore sheaths. The body shape is similar to Dendronotus albopunctatus, with a broad foot.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Rosenberg, G.; Gofas, S. (2015). Dendronotus robustus. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2016-01-27.
  2. Rudman, W.B., 2007 (March 6) Dendronotus robustus Verrill, 1870. [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.