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Aeolidia papillosa (Shaggy mouse nudibranch)
Copyright ©
2005 Mary Jo Adams
Aeolidia
papillosa is a nudibranch (sea slug). It reaches a length
of about 2 ½ inches and its color may be white, gray, or
pink. It feeds on anemones, including those of the genera
Metridium, Anthopleura, and Urticina.
It can be found from the low intertidal to a depth of more
than 2000 feet. Another common name for it is "shag rug nudibranch".
This page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 10/15/05.
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