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Dendronotidae

Dendronotidae is a family of nudibranchs, shell-less marine gastropod molluscs or sea slugs, in the superfamily Dendronotoidea.

Description

Animals within this family have elongated bodies with numerous branching cerata on their dorsal sides. The cerata contain extensions from the digestive gland which vary in extent between species. The head has an oral veil having branching extensions. The lamellate rhinophores are surrounded by a sheath and branched extensions.

Genera

The following genera are recognised in the family Dendronotidae:

  • Genus Cabangus <small>Korshunova, Bakken, Grøtan, K. B. Johnson, Lundin & Martynov, 2020</small>
  • Genus Dendronotus <small>Alder & Hancock, 1845</small>
  • Genus Pseudobornella <small>Baba, 1932</small>

References

See also

  • Ramírez, R.; Paredes, C.; Arenas, J. (2003). Moluscos del Perú. Revista de Biologia Tropical. 51(supplement 3): 225-284.