species: Verconia spencerensis in Australian Seaslugs (Gaia Guide)
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Verconia spencerensis


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Order Nudibranchia
Family Chromodorididae
Genus Verconia
Species Verconia spencerensis

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Distinguishing features

It has a deep pink mantle which is mottled with opaque white and has a submarginal row of bright reddish orange spots. The gills and rhinophores are translucent white dusted with opaque white. (Wikipedia)

Size

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

This species was described from sixteen specimens collected on wharf piles at Warna Point, Louth Bay, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. Go find them and get a good photo for us!

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