Geitodoris capensis

Bergh, 1907

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Geitodoris capensis from Cape Town, South Africa
Identification verified by Richard Willan
 

Identification is verified by Richard Willan, Nudi Pixel expert

Comment from Richard Willan: This species of dorid, which is probably endemic to southern Africa is characterised externally by the pale orange colour with (usually several) brown spots, and by the numerous small, simple, rounded pustules on the mantle.
 

Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Photographer:Guido Zsilavecz
Taken on:January 19, 2008
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Posted:10 months ago
Updated:10 months ago

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Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Mollusca
Class:Gastropoda
Subclass:Opisthobranchia
Order:Nudibranchia
Suborder:Doridacea
Family:Geitodorididae
Species:Geitodoris capensis