Arminoidea
This is the smallest and most diversified suborder.. The body is flattened
and elongate with a mantle which extends into an oral veil. The anus is
towards the front (anterior). The rhinophores have vertical plates. The
gills are often along the side under under the mantle. There is a
lack of rhinophores sheaths. Coelenterates and bryozoans are the main food
source. Size ranges from 1-7cm.
Families include:
Arminidae,
Doriomorphidae, Charcotiidae, Madrellidae, Zephrinidae, Pinufiidae, Dironidae,
Goniaeolidae, and Hero.
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Janolus sp.
An undescribed species known from Eastern Australian
temperate waters.
This photograph was taken at the Co-op, Port Stephens,
NSW Aust.
© Wayne Ellis 1999 |
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Dermatobranchus sp.
An undescribed species known from Eastern Australian
temperate waters. This photograph was also taken at the Co-op, Port Stephens,
NSW Aust.
The colours are incorrect in this image.
© Wayne Ellis 1999 |
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