Roboastra gracilis
Roboastra gracilis is a species of sea slug, a polycerid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Polyceridae.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Suborder: | Doridina |
| Superfamily: | Polyceroidea |
| Family: | Polyceridae |
| Genus: | Roboastra |
| Species: | R. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Roboastra gracilis | |
Distribution
This sea slug is found in the tropical western Pacific Ocean.
Description
Robastra gracilis is a relatively small nudibranch reaching only 20–25 mm (2-2.5 cm) in length.
References
- Bergh L. S. R. (1877). Malacologische Untersuchungen. In: Semper C. G. Reisen im Archipel der Philippinen, Wissenschaftliche Resultate. Band 2, Heft 11: 429-494, Pls. 54-57.
- Bouchet P. & Rocroi J.-P. (Ed.); Frýda J., Hausdorf B., Ponder W., Valdes A. & Warén A. 2005. Classification and nomenclator of gastropod families. Malacologia: International Journal of Malacology, 47(1-2). ConchBooks: Hackenheim, Germany. ISBN 3-925919-72-4. ISSN 0076-2997. 397 pp. http://www.vliz.be/Vmdcdata/imis2/ref.php?refid=78278
External links
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- http://www.seaslugforum.net/robograc.htm
- http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/dampier/species_view.asp?speciesID=1708
- Photos of Roboastra gracilis on Sealife Collection
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