Phyllodesmium Koehleri
Phyllodesmium koehleri
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Phyllodesmium koehleri is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Facelinidae.
Description
Cerata are spoon-like, flattened with concave and convex side, broadening in upper half. Cerata are covered with large spiny tubercles, these more elongate along cerata edges. Body, oral tentacles, rhinophores and foot are translucent with some white dusting. Brownish digestive gland is shining through transparent body wall of cerata, giving some specimens a rather brownish colour. It has long tuberculate rhinophores and small thin and smooth oral tentacle.
Distribution
Known from southern Queensland, Australia; Okinawa, Japan; Sulawesi, Indonesia, New Britain, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
Colors
white
brown
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Coral reef
Social Behaviour
Solitary
Similar Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phyllodesmium Koehleri dangerous?
Phyllodesmium Koehleri has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Phyllodesmium Koehleri?
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