Hypselodoris festiva
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| phylum | Mollusca | Hypselodoris festiva is a species of colorful sea slug or dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae that feeds on sponges. This nudibranch is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, including records from Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea. The body of Hypselodoris festiva is typically white or pale blue with striking longitudinal blue lines running the length of the mantle. These lines can vary in number, often fusing or branching. The rhinophores and the gills are characteristically bright orange or yellow, providing a bold contrast to the main body color.
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| class | Gastropoda | |
| superfamily | Doridoidea | |
| family | Chromodorididae | |
| species | Hypselodoris festiva |
