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Wavy Sapsucking Slug

Thuridilla undula

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Wavy Sapsucking Slug (Thuridilla undula)

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Thuridilla undula is a species of sacoglossan sea slugs, shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the family Plakobranchidae.

Description

This sapsucker is turquoise bluish green. The undulating parapodial margin is a broad band of burnt orange, then a narrow line of black and a region of vivid blue reflective pigment. This coloration pattern is also present on the rhinophore and on the anterior margins of the foot.

Distribution

Known only from Papua New Guinea, Guam, Palau, the Philippines, the Maldives and now Réunion island.

Colors

white
black
brown
yellow
orange
green
blue

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Similar Species

Black-and-gold Sapsucking Slug Black-and-gold Sapsucking Slug Costasiella sp. Costasiella sp. Hope’s Elysia Hope’s Elysia Lettuce Sea Slug Lettuce Sea Slug Orange-Edged Sapsucking Slug Orange-Edged Sapsucking Slug Ornate Sap-sucking Slug Ornate Sap-sucking Slug

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wavy Sapsucking Slug dangerous?

Wavy Sapsucking Slug has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Wavy Sapsucking Slug?

Bali Reunion Mariana Islands Malaysia East Japan South +12 more in Seabook
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