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Archidoris montereyensis (Monterey sea lemon)
Copyright ©
2005 Mary Jo Adams
This
is one of two "sea lemons" found on Puget Sound area beaches.
(See also Anisodoris nobilis.)
Its average size is approximately 2 inches in length but
may exceed 4 inches. The color varies from a pale shade of
yellow to bright yellow orange; it is sometimes a rather drab shade.
Black spots may be seen on the dorsum and the black extends
onto at least some of the tubercles (small bumps on the dorsal surface).
Gill plumes are yellow or yellow-brown. This species,
which feeds on sponge, inhabits water from the low intertidal to
160 feet deep.
Another
common name for this species is Monterey dorid.
This page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 11/4/05.
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