Doto affinis explained

Doto affinis is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dotidae.[1]

Distribution

This species was described from La Rochelle, France.

Description

Doto affinis is described and illustrated as an animal with rhinophores in sheaths like other Doto species but with smooth cerata capped with white, resembling an aeolid. It is said to be similar to Doto coronata and found in similar places.

Ecology

Doto affinis is a species which has not been recognised by recent authors.

Notes and References

  1. Gofas, S. (2015). Doto affinis (d'Orbigny, 1837). In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2015-12-28