#Myrrhinidae

[seaslug-haven]

woag, more sea slug lovers!!! <3

could you show the world phyllodesmium poindimiei, it's really beautiful

according to wikipedia it's also called spun of light which is such a pretty name, but sadly that claim is unsourced and I can't find the name anywhere else (except for copies from wikipedia) 😔

Latin name: Phyllodesmium poindimiei

Common name: Spun Of Light

Family: Myrrhinidae

We couldn't find another name :(

I think 'Pink octoslug' could sound cool :D

🌐 Spread sporadically along tropical coastal regions such as Australia, Hawaii, and the Indo-Pacific. Mostly coral reef marine habitats.

🍽 Very picky eaters. They feed on Telesto, Caridoa, and other Alcyonaceans. Their prefered food is Carijoa, a soft coral.

💫 Their ceratas are for defensive purposes, not just for capture and release of toxins.

💫 These slugs are nocturnal. Hiding under the corals during the day, coming out during the night to feedon said corals.

🦠 They are often used as a determinant for climate changed, due to them being reliant on the octocorals they feed on. Through these changes they evolve and thrive. It also activly helps us!

We apologize for such a long wait! It is the exam season before holidays, so we will update whenever we can. :')

We thank you for the ask! (If there are any mistakes, please, don't be afraid to DM! We might have read the information wrong or even misunderstood.)

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[terranlifeform]

Aeolid nudibranch (Phyllodesmium poindimiei) in Nelson Bay at Australia

Steve Gillespie

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