Pauline Walsh Jacobson, USA
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Dendrodoris carbunculosa (Kelaart, 1858)
Dendrodoris carbunculosa is a large sea slug and grows at least 25,0 cm.The underside of the mantle is a uniform brown or reddish brown,sometimes with darker patches (Dendrodoris tuberculosa havelarge white oval spots). The tubercles are large and individual (D.tuberculosa have packed close together tubercles, which are often compound.
Do not touch this species.It is reported to produce irritating mucous secretions(painful burning sensations to his lips and eyes).
This species feeds exlusively on encrusting sponges.
Synonymised names:
Doris carbunculosa Kelaart, 1858 (original combination)
Dendrodoris carbunculosa is a large sea slug and grows at least 25,0 cm.The underside of the mantle is a uniform brown or reddish brown,sometimes with darker patches (Dendrodoris tuberculosa havelarge white oval spots). The tubercles are large and individual (D.tuberculosa have packed close together tubercles, which are often compound.
Do not touch this species.It is reported to produce irritating mucous secretions(painful burning sensations to his lips and eyes).
This species feeds exlusively on encrusting sponges.
Synonymised names:
Doris carbunculosa Kelaart, 1858 (original combination)
