Rose Doto (Doto rosacea)

Rose Doto

Doto rosacea

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Doto rosacea is a species of sea slug, a Dendronotid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dotidae*.*

Distribution

This species was described from South Japan to West Australia

Description

The body of this dendronotid nudibranch is mottled with rose-pink on a pale pink background with clusters of white dots along the middle of the back. The cerata have elongate tubercles and are also rose-pink in colour.

Ecology

Doto rosacea feeds on a hydroid, probably family Aglaopheniidae.

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Questions

Is Rose Doto dangerous?

Rose Doto has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find Rose Doto?
JapanPapua New GuineaSangeang ApiIndonesiaPacific Ocean +7 more in Seabook

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