White Atlantic Cadlina
Cadlina laevis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A white sea slug only a few centimetres long, this cadlina ranges from shallow tidepools down to roughly 800 metres on rocky bottoms. It grazes bryozoans and preys on encrusting sponges, drawing toxins from its food for its own defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Cadlinidae › Cadlina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139134.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Atlantic Cadlina live?
- The White Atlantic Cadlina (Cadlina laevis) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- How big does the White Atlantic Cadlina get?
- The White Atlantic Cadlina grows to about 3 cm.