Inornate Gymnodoris
Gymnodoris inornata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- For divers: safe
This sea slug grows to around 16 centimetres and turns the tables on its own kind, feeding on other nudibranchs. It grips the prey near its gills, pushes in its feeding tube, and sucks out the internal organs, all in shallow water just a couple of metres deep.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Polyceridae › Gymnodoris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214545.
FAQ
- How deep does the Inornate Gymnodoris live?
- The Inornate Gymnodoris (Gymnodoris inornata) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Inornate Gymnodoris dangerous to divers?
- The Inornate Gymnodoris is harmless to divers.