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Rostanga bifurcata

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Colours
orangepinkred

Rostanga bifurcata is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Discodorididae.

Distribution

This species was described from Botany Bay, Sydney, Australia. It has subsequently been reported from western Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Tasmania.

Description

This dorid nudibranch is red, and the dorsum is covered with caryophyllidia; it is very similar to other species of Rostanga.

Ecology

This nudibranch is found on a colony of the red sponge, Antho chartacea (family Microcionidae) on which it presumably feeds. Most other species of Rostanga also feed on sponges of the family Microcionidae.

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Questions

Is Rostanga bifurcata dangerous?

Rostanga bifurcata has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Rostanga bifurcata?
IndonesiaSingaporeLembeh IslandPhilippinesSulawesi Island +2 more in Seabook

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