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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > sea slugs > Order Nudibranchia |
| Spotted
foot nudibranch Discodoris lilacina Family Dorididae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This large nudibranch is well camouflaged and thus often overlooked. Even when discovered, it's quite boring so most people don't get excited about it. On coral rubble and encrusted rocks. Commonly seen on our Northern shores. It appears to be seasonally common. Features: 10-12cm long. Broad, soft body that looks like coral rubble. Body pattern camouflages it well against sand and rubble, usually grey or brown, sometimes pinkish. Faint dark ovals about 3-4 in three rows along the body surface. The pale underside has grey or brown blotches and spots. |
 Chek Jawa, Jun 05 |
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There are several similar looking nudibranchs. One of them is Discodoris
fragilis which is said to easily break off (autotomise) its
mantle skirt when handled. The ones we have handled don't do this,
but they do produce a LOT of slime which is really hard to wipe
off afterwards.
Dr Bill Rudman considers the older name Discodoris lilacina more suitable for all the animals that might be called Discodoris fragilis. |
 Rhinophore. |
 Feathery gills. |
Spotted foot nudibranchs on Singapore shores
 Laying eggs. Pulau Sekudu, Jul 05  |
 Eggs. Pulau Sekudu, Jul 05  |
 Brown spots on the underside. Chek Jawa, Jun 05  |
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