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Description
Dermatobranchus is a genus of nudibranchs in the family Arminidae (suborder Cladobranchia); Wikipedia lists about 45 species. It is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific on reefs, and the slugs feed on octocorals, including gorgonians (sea fans) and sea pens.
Identification
The mantle bears nearly parallel longitudinal ridges and grooves, often white ridges with a median yellow line. There are no lateral lamellae or gills, the rhinophores are bulbous with vertical lamellae, and the oral veil has a bright yellow edge.
Species in this genus (3)
Sources (2)
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