Golden Dirona
Dirona pellucida
- Group: Nudibranch
- Max size: 12 cm
A sea slug of rocky northeast Pacific bottoms, the golden dirona grows to about twelve centimetres and grazes on the bryozoan Bugula pacifica. Its translucent body is fringed with tapering, glassy outgrowths that give it a faintly amber glow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Nudibranchia › Dironidae › Dirona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 576387.
FAQ
- How big does the Golden Dirona get?
- The Golden Dirona grows to about 12 cm.