Snail
Bornella stellifera
- Group: Nudibranch
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A sea slug that comes out to feed at night, it grazes on hydroids and grows to about four centimetres. Its branched, plumed body lets it sway with the current and blend into the growth it feeds on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Bornellidae › Bornella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 404964.
FAQ
- Is the Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Snail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snail get?
- The Snail grows to about 4 cm.