Goniodoris violacea

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Goniodoris violacea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Heterobranchia
Order: Nudibranchia
Suborder: Doridina
Superfamily: Onchidoridoidea
Family: Goniodorididae
Genus: Goniodoris
Species:
G. violacea
Binomial name
Goniodoris violacea
Risbec, 1928[1]

Goniodoris violacea is a

mollusc in the family Goniodorididae.[2]

Distribution

This species was first described from New Caledonia. It has not been found elsewhere.[3]

Description

This goniodorid nudibranch is translucent violet in colour, with a dark violet edge along the pallial margin.

Ecology

Goniodoris violacea probably feeds on

bryozoans or colonial ascidians but the diet is apparently not yet determined.[3]

References

  1. ^ Risbec, J., 1928. Contribution a l'étude des nudibranches Néo-Calédoniens. Faune des Colonies Francaises 2(1): 328, pls.1-12.
  2. ^ Rosenberg, G. (2015). Goniodoris violacea Risbec, 1928. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2015-10-20
  3. ^ a b Rudman, W.B., 2008 (March 21) Goniodoris violacea Risbec, 1928. [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.