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Sakuraeolis enosimensis

Species of gastropod From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sakuraeolis enosimensis
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Sakuraeolis enosimensis is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Facelinidae.[2]

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Sakuraeolis cf. enosimensis from San Francisco Bay Area, Redwood City, California
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Description

S. enosimensis is usually 25-30 mm, but can be up to 45mm. The color can vary because of the color of internal organs, but is usually translucent yellow. The oral tentacles and tail are marked with an opaque white line down the middle, while the cerata and rhinophores have white tips.[3] The cerata and head are also covered with opaque white spots.[4]

Reproduction

S. enosimensis is a hermaphrodite.[3]

Distribution

S. enosimensis is native to the Northwest Pacific.[3] It is an invasive species in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States.[4] S. enosimensis cannot be found anywhere else on the west coast.[3]

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