Melibe japonica
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| phylum | Mollusca | The Yamatomeribe sea slug, Melibe japonica (synonyms M. mirifica and M. viridis), is a predatory nudibranch with an oral hood that closes to trap small swimming prey. Body color is pinkish with red tubercles. Several pairs of cerata flaps project from the back. Size can reach 60 cm, with the hood a third of the length. Distribution is from Japan to Australia.
For more information see the Wikipedia entry.
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| class | Gastropoda | |
| clade | Cladobranchia | |
| family | Tethydidae | |
| species | Melibe japonica |
