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Doriprismatica atromarginata

doriprismatica-atromarginata

Description

Sea slugs of the species, Doriprismatica atromarginata can be found. It is a dorid nudibranch, a type of Chromodorididae shellless marine gastropod mollusk. The colour of  ranges from creamy-white to pale brown. It typically has a highly folded mantle, black rhinophore clubs, and a black-lined edge running down the outside.

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Geographical Distribution

The Indo-Pacific region’s tropical and subtropical regions are habitat to this species.

Behavior

Hyatella intestinalis has been observed being consumed by the sponge species Doriprismatica atromarginata. The species has the ability to extract metabolites from its food source, which it uses to defend itself against predators.

Table

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