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  1. Aeolidia papillosa
    Aeolidia papillosaSpecies of mollusc
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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumMollusca
    Description

    Aeolidia papillosa can be easily identified by its large number of cylindrical cerata covering its body except for a triangular area that extends from the rhinophores to the mid dorsum. The color is variable, usually wit… See more

    Anatomy

    In the order of Nudibranchia, these 'sea slugs' are not considered marine worms but instead mollusks who lack a shell which is a main characteristic in classification. Nudibranchia exhibit bilateral symmetry in overall bod… See more

    Behavior and adaptations

    The family Aeolidiidae, as well as other Nudibranchia families, are often studied for their adaptable defense from the stinging nematocyst discharge of Cnidarian sea anemones in particular Actinia, Anemonia, MetridiumSee more

    Reproduction

    In the order of Nudibranchia, all experience a hermaphroditic nature with complete male and female reproductive organs. For A. papillosa, self-fertilization is rare and predominantly reproduces by means of copulationSee more

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