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Trembling Nudibranch

Goniobranchus vibratus

Classification

Goniobranchus vibratus, common name trembling nudibranch, is a species of colourful sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chromodorididae. Etymology The Latin species name vibratus derives from its habit of vibrating the gills rhythmically much like some species of Thorunna and Noumea. Distribution This species was described from Hawaii.

Distribution

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