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Aplysia kurodai

Aplysia kurodai is a species of gastropods belonging to the family Aplysiidae.

Description

The gastropod has a deep purple-blue secretion that is viscous and water soluble. The secretion discolors after prolonged exposure to light to a dark brown color.

Distribution

The species is found in Japan and Southeastern Asia.

References

  • Bebbington, A., 1977. Aplysiid species from eastern Australia with notes on the Pacific Ocean Aplysiomorpha (Gastropoda, Opistobranchia). Trans. Zool. Soc. Lond. 34 1: 87-147