Monterey Sea-Lemon
Doris montereyensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–28 m
- Max size: 15 cm
A firm yellow dorid reaching about 15 centimetres, the Monterey sea lemon grazes hard bottoms from the low intertidal into the shallow subtidal. It feeds on sponges, especially the crumb of bread sponge Halichondria.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Doridida › Dorididae › Doris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 581816.
FAQ
- How deep does the Monterey Sea-Lemon live?
- The Monterey Sea-Lemon (Doris montereyensis) is typically found at 0–28 m.
- How big does the Monterey Sea-Lemon get?
- The Monterey Sea-Lemon grows to about 15 cm.