Naples Aeolid
Spurilla neapolitana
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 7 cm
A sea slug that feeds on stinging anemones, the Naples aeolid wears the swept back fingers typical of its kind across its back. It steals the anemone's stinging cells and stores them live in those fingers, turning its prey's weapons into its own defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Aeolidiidae › Spurilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138722.
FAQ
- How deep does the Naples Aeolid live?
- The Naples Aeolid (Spurilla neapolitana) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the Naples Aeolid get?
- The Naples Aeolid grows to about 7 cm.