Knoutsodonta neapolitana explained

Knoutsodonta neapolitana is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Onchidorididae.^[1]

Distribution

This species was described from Naples, Italy. It has also been reported from Numana, Ancona, Italy and the Mediterranean Sea coast of Spain.^[2]

Diet

Knoutsodonta neapolitana feeds on the bryozoan Schizobrachiella sanguinea.^[3]

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase (2018). Knoutsodonta neapolitana (Delle Chiaje, 1841). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2018-09-10.
2. Ballesteros, M., E. Madrenas, M. Pontes et al. (2012-2016) Onchidoris neapolitana in OPK-Opistobranquis. Published: 17/05/2012, Accessed: 20/01/2016.
3. Rudman, W.B., 2006 (April 26) Onchidoris neapolitana (Delle Chiaje, 1841). [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.

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