Phyllidiella nigra explained
Phyllidiella nigra is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusk in the family Phyllidiidae.[1]
Description
Phyllidiella nigra can reach a length of about 25–75 mm. It shows a black background with rounded pink to purplish tubercles over the dorsum. These tubercles are mainly isolated or in small clumps.[2]
Notes and References
- Bouchet, P. (2015). Phyllidiella nigra (van Hasselt, 1824). In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2016-11-03.
- Hardy, E. (2016). Phyllidiella nigra Hardy's Internet Guide to Marine Gastropods.
- Rudman, W.B., 1999 (September 12) Phyllidiella nigra (van Hasselt, 1824). [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.[2]
Distribution
This species was described from Java, Indonesia. It is reported to be widespread in the Indo-west Pacific region.
Habitat
This species occurs on shallow coral reefs, at depths of about 1–6 m.
Bibliography
- Brunckhorst, D.J. (1993) The systematics and phylogeny of Phyllidiid Nudibranchs (Doridoidea). Records of the Australian Museum, Supplement 16: 1–107.
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