Melibe japonica
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| phylum | Mollusca | The Yamatomeribe sea slug, Melibe japonica, is a predatory nudibranch belonging to the family Tethydidae. This species is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, with its distribution ranging from Japan to Australia. It is characterized by its large size, which can reach 30 to 40 cm, and its distinctive oral hood that closes rapidly to trap small swimming prey. The body color is typically pinkish with red tubercles, and several pairs of cerata flaps project from the back.
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| class | Gastropoda | |
| clade | Cladobranchia | |
| family | Tethydidae | |
| species | Melibe japonica |
