Thompson's Corambid
Loy thompsoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–60 m
- Max size: 0.7 cm
A sea slug only a centimetre long, Thompson's corambid lives on the bryozoan Membranipora and feeds on it, from about 7 down to 60 metres. Its flattened body and matching colour let it sit almost invisibly on the thin encrusting colonies it grazes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Corambidae › Loy
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 535664.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thompson's Corambid live?
- The Thompson's Corambid (Loy thompsoni) is typically found at 7–60 m.
- How big does the Thompson's Corambid get?
- The Thompson's Corambid grows to about 0.7 cm.