Hedgpeth's Dorid
Polycera hedgpethi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 4 cm
A dorid nudibranch of shallow water down to about ten metres, it is closely tied to the fouling communities that grow on pilings and ships' hulls. It feeds on bushy bryozoans, especially the kind that spread across eelgrass in sheltered estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Polycera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140835.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hedgpeth's Dorid live?
- The Hedgpeth's Dorid (Polycera hedgpethi) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- How big does the Hedgpeth's Dorid get?
- The Hedgpeth's Dorid grows to about 4 cm.