Wormy Nudibranch
Lomanotus vermiformis
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 2.1 cm
A wormlike nudibranch superbly camouflaged among the hydroids it eats, living from the shore down to about 11 metres. Barely two centimetres long, it borrows the colours and shape of its prey to vanish against it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Lomanotidae › Lomanotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 532992.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wormy Nudibranch live?
- The Wormy Nudibranch (Lomanotus vermiformis) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- How big does the Wormy Nudibranch get?
- The Wormy Nudibranch grows to about 2.1 cm.