Gymnodoris aurita
(Gould, 1852)
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Identification is verified by Richard Willan, Nudi Pixel expert
Comment from Richard Willan: Like most gymnodorids, this one is a predator on other nudibranchs, including members of its own species.
Gymnodoris aurita is described as large, reddish species with prominent tubercles and a yellowish border to the foot. It is known from the Philippines and Indonesia.
| Location: | Bali, Indonesia |
| Photographer: | Erwin Kodiat |
| Camera: | Canon PowerShot A80 › View EXIF properties |
| Taken on: | November 26, 2005 |
| Viewed: | 358 times |
| Posted: | 1 year ago |
| Updated: | 5 months ago |
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Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Opisthobranchia |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Suborder: | Doridina |
| Family: | Gymnodorididae |
| Species: | Gymnodoris aurita |