Peltodoris lentiginosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Superfamily: | Doridoidea |
| Family: | Discodorididae |
| Genus: | Diaulula |
| Species: | D. letiginosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Diaulula letiginosa (Millen, 1982)
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Diaulula letiginosa, also known as the mottled pale sea lemon or the giant freckled dorid[2], is a species of sea slug. It is a dorid nudibranch in the family Discordorididae. [1]
Description
Diaulula letiginosa's dorsum is covered in tubercules, giving it a bumpy texture[2]. Its coloration is splotchy, with different shades of brown patches covering its body; however, pure white coloration has also been observed[3]. It has six gills which are white to off-white in coloration[2] and located toward the back of its body; its rhinophores share this coloration. Its length is approximately 18 cm[2].
Distribution
Diaulula letiginosa has been recorded from Kodiak Island, Alaska, to Capa Arago, Oregon.[2]. It is found primarily at intertidal depths to around 33 m[2]
Ecology
Diaulula letiginosa feeds on yellow encrusting sponges[2]. It has also been observed to feed on glass sponges[2]..
References
- ^ a b MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Diaulula lentiginosa (Millen, 1982). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=863173 on 2020-10-16
- ^ a b c d e f g h Dave Cowles. "Diaulula lentiginosa". inverts.wallawalla.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ jurisdiction=New South Wales; corporateName=Australian Museum; author=Rudman, W. B. (2010-07-15). "The Sea Slug Forum - Diaulula lentiginosa". www.seaslugforum.net. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
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