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Nudibranch, Aeolid

Aeolidiella drusilla

Invertebrate

Mollusca

Gastropoda

Aeolidiidae

Rocky Reef Subtidal
Rocky Reef Subtidal

Feeding:
Predator
Predator
Distribution:
New Zealand
New Zealand
Edibility:
Inedible
Inedible
Size:
Coin Sized
Coin Sized



A dull cream to fawn seaslug, with many compressed cerata (outgrowths of the body), which appear to cover the entire upper surface of the body. It has oral tentacles and rhinophores (sensory “horns”) and two scythe-like tentacles at the front corners of the foot.


An uncommon species found at the very low tide level.


Probably a predator.


Rolls up when disturbed.



Coastal Marine Inverts
Photo credit: Jean McKinnon